A large, square case in the gallery holds a variety of objects. Photographs and a test related to horseback riding from UI's Women's Athletics Department in the 1950s, bits, stirrups, an autograph book, and a paperback standing vertically.

Historically, the University of Iowa offered horseback riding as part of its Women’s Athletics program. This case boasts photographs and other items from the 1920s – 1950s that show students at the University enjoying this physical education offering.

In the case:
Each object in the cases is marked with a corresponding number unless otherwise noted. Items available in the Iowa Digital Library are linked for closer viewing. Missing item numbers below can be found in the photo featuring the other side of this case.

45. Autograph Book, 1927
Gwendolyn Johnson Hein Papers, Iowa Women’s Archives
46. Woman riding horse, ca. 1950
University of Iowa Department of Physical Education for Women Records, Iowa Women’s Archives

47. Learning to Canter, ca. 1950
University of Iowa Department of Physical Education for Women Records, Iowa Women’s Archives

48. Two women riding horses, ca. 1950
University of Iowa Department of Physical Education for Women Records, Iowa Women’s Archives

49. Bits
Marra Collection
50. Tear sheet enrollment release form, ca. 1959
University of Iowa Department of Physical Education for Women records, Iowa Women’s Archives

56. Girl in white dress holding two pinto ponies
Gwendolyn Johnson Hein Papers, Iowa Women’s Archives

57. Stirrups
Marra Collection