Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast

Chase Summerville is a junior Business Administration major at St. Andrews University and competes on the school's Western IHSA Team under coach Carla Wennberg. Over his first two years, he has won multiple titles, including three IHSA Semi-Final Champion titles, one National Champion title, and three Reserve National Champion titles. In 2025, he added three more championships at the IHSA Western...

works for EQ Media and is an IHSA Alumni of Alfred University where she graduated in 2014 with her BFA in Photography and Graphic Design with a minor in Equine Studies. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, she continues to ride and compete in the jumper divisions with her horse Terry, when she is not hiking and camping with her husband and dogs. 

Reagan is   a   recent   graduate   from   the   University   of   North   Carolina   at   Greensboro,   where   she   earned   a   degree   in   sociology   with   a   double   minor   in   biology   and   chemistry.   During   her   four   years   at   UNCG,   she   rediscovered   her   passion   for   equestrian   sports   after   a   seven-year   hiatus,   joining   the   UNC-Greensboro   Eque...

an   experienced   rider   and   coach   for   over   45   years,   specializes   in   The   Alexander   Technique   and   Reiki   to   help   equestrians   and   non-equestrians   improve   balance,   biomechanics,   and   overall   well-being.   After   overcoming   personal   health   challenges,   she   developed   a   deep   understanding   of   balance   and   body   alignment,   which   she...

is the Director of Equestrian/Head Western Coach at Alfred University. Prior to that he was at Albion College where he was the Head Coach of the western team. He has his Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Organizational Leadership and two Bachelor of Science degrees in Western Equine Studies and Equine Business Management from the University of Findlay (OH). He also owns Empire Per...

Dr. Erin Cardea is the Dean of Equestrian Studies and the Hunter/Jumper instructor at William Woods University in Fulton, MO. She holds a B.S. in Equestrian Science and a Master's in Equestrian Education from William Woods as well as a Master's in Equine Science from the University of Edinburgh. Most recently, Dr. Cardea earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership in Higher Education from Johns...

is the assistant coach for the Seton Hill Women's Equestrian team, in Greensburg, PA. Her equestrian career began when she was young where she would ride & show sale horses. From there she attended and graduated from Seton Hill and rode on their equestrian team during her tenure. She enjoys coaching at the collegiate level, and the opportunities the IHSA offer for students to continue their riding...

ACHA unites collegiate horsemen of all levels and disciplines through the promotion of leadership, education, service and national affiliations. ACHA hosts a national convention each year to bring student and chapter members together to learn more about the horse industry and develop their leadership skills through tours, panel discussions and other networking opportunities. The organization also...

is the Head Coach of the Alvernia Equestrian located in Reading, PA.  Eryn has been with Alvernia since their inception and enjoys competing in USHJA Hunter Derbies when she's not coaching the team.

is the Head Coach of the VA Tech Equestrian Team located in Blacksburg, VA. Beth  is a VA Tech alum and has also coached at the University of Mary Washington and at Bridgewater College in VA.  Beth is the IHSA Zone 4, Region 2 President and is a board member of the VA Horse Industry Board.

is in her third year as Head Coach of the Purdue Equestrian Team. Her equestrian journey began outside of the Indianapolis area showing in the Hunter and Equitation divisions on the "A" circuit. She continued her education at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College where she competed on their IHSA team then went on to receive her masters in Athletic Leadership Development and served as the Graduate Assist...

is the Head Equestrian Coach for the South Dakota State Equestrian program in Brookings, South Dakota. Her equestrian journey began in Woodbridge, Virginia competing on ponies which led her to selecting Delaware State University for their equestrian program. She continued her education at South Dakota State to receive her masters in Sport & Recreational Sciences with an Emphasis in Coaching & Teac...

Luke Brock, originally from Franklin, TN, began riding at age 8 at a Quarter Horse breeding farm. He honed his skills breaking colts before joining the IHSA team at Western Kentucky University. Seeking new challenges, Luke moved to Colorado to earn an AAS in Horse Training and Management from Lamar Community College, followed by working with several cow horse trainers out West. Returning to Middle...

has been riding for 12 years and currently rides for the Hollins University IHSA Hunt Seat team. Originally from Ferndale, Washington, she has ridden, shown, and groomed for various trainers across the US. Cora competed through the 1.10m jumpers and 3'3" Junior Hunters and Equitation on the A Circuit before college. She aims to become a professional rider and instructor after graduating in 2025.

is a sophomore majoring in biomedical science with a minor in chemistry to become a large animal veterinarian. She has been riding for fourteen years and has been showing for ten. Her horse Copper has joined her at college and outside of the barn she is the Executive Board President of my school's Honors College.  

She spent a majority of her early horse life driving and she just recently started her transition from a more dressage based riding to hunt seat riding. She currently rides on the SMWC hunt seat team and is looking to compete as her team's novice rider at IHSA nationals. When she isn't riding, she is double majoring in Biology and Equine Pre-Vet.

is from Orangeville, Pennsylvania where she grew up riding. She is in her senior year at Emory and Henry College and competes on both the IDA and IHSA teams. She has ridden on the IHSA team for 4 years and IDA for 2 years. At the end of this school year she will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Equine Studies with the goal to become a professor and IHSA/IDA coach.

 is a Mental Health Counselor and lifelong equestrian who runs Unbridled Mental Performance. She is a Virginia Intermont alum and currently lives north of Charlotte, NC. 

Sisters Melissa, Emily and Mollie Kowalchik grew up riding in Loveland, OH and all competed on their college and university teams: Melissa on the NCEA SMU team, Emily on the IHSA Cornell Equestrian Team and Mollie on the IHSA Mount Holyoke Equestrian Team.

is the LEGIS Operations Manager/ Co-owner. Her journey started in college competing on the Cal Poly Pomona Equestrian Team where she studied Equine Business Management. Outside of work, she competes on the hunter/jumper circuit with her horse, Quantum ETC. In addition to her competition experience, Sarah is licensed as a USEF Technical Delegate for Eventing, a USEF Jumper Judge, and an FEI Eventin...

is an incoming junior at Ohio University who is studying journalism. Olivia was recently elected Hunt Seat President of the Ohio University IHSA team which is a club sport. The equestrian team rides out of Stonegate Equine Facility located in Coolville, OH.

from Dripping Springs, TX just finished her first year at the University of Findlay in Findlay, OH. She is majoring in English Equine Studies and hopes to ride on the A-circuit in the future.

 from Huntsville, AL recently graduated from Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS on the pre-vet track. Isabella was on the IHSA Hunt Seat team, was in a sorority and founded a club on campus that raises future guide dogs.

rode in the 70's in the IHSA for Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, VA. Taking a long break after college from riding, Catherine returned as a trainer in TX and MA where she coached the Wesleyan College team. She is currently a FEI Eventing Steward and on the faculty at William Woods University in Fulton, MO.

is the Founder and President of Mad Barn, Inc an equine nutrition company focused on horse nutrition research and providing education and support to horse owners.  Scott has a Master of Science from University of Guelph in Canada and studied abroad at the University of Queensland, Australia.