Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast

Emma from Worcester State University Club Equestrian Team talks about her experiences riding and running a club team. She also shares that she's now teaching in a vocational/technical high school that also offers agricultural tracks including equine management!

The Rider's Closet mission is to ensure that riding apparel is accessible to scholastic riding programs, pony clubs, equestrian camp programs, equine charities and individual riders in need. They work closely together with the EQUUS Foundation. Listen in as Sally talks with Christine Fitzgerald & Valerie Angeli.

Julianna Empie is a rising senior at Penn State who is pursuing a degree in Animal Science with a minor in Equine Science. She is on the Penn State Equestrian Team and recently won the 2022 IHSA Cacchione Cup.

Kate McComas is the IHSA coach for the California State Polytechnic University of Pomona. She is a graduate of the University of California San Diego and an IHSA alumni. In addition to running her hunter/jumper barn, she is a Licensed Vet Tech out of Temecula in Southern California.

Ashley rode for Sally on the Dartmouth College Varsity Equestrian team. Upon graduating, Ashley continued the pursuit of her dreams by attending Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a practicing small animal veterinarian in the San Francisco Bay Area today. Her hospital, which she built from the ground up, celebrated it's 4-year-anniversary earlier this year. Horses continue...

Michaela Scanlon is the only head coach in the history of the Brown varsity equestrian program, entering her 27th season. As a club team they have been able to qualify for IHSA National Championships and take home multiple individual ribbons. The team trains at Warren's Windswept Farm. Daphne Maniatis is a 3rd year student at Brown studying Mathematical Physics. This will be her second year as a c...

Ali Hartman is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a deep rooted passion with a deep rooted passion for equestrian athletes. She is the managing partner of Pro-Activity North Carolina and founder of EQFit - a brand dedicated to health, fitness, and performance for equestrian athletes.

Lindsay Yinger has been the head coach of the Otterbein College Equestrian Team since 2010. She has led the college team to many titles in the region, zone & nationally. Lindsay began her teaching career in 2002, while earning her degree in Veterinary Technology. She currently owns and operates Lindsay Yinger Show Stables

Megan Martin has been the head coach of the Endicott equestrian team since 2021. Prior to joining the program, she led many students and programs at top horse shows around the country. She is a Skidmore College graduate and was a top competitor in the IHSA show ring. The Endicott Equestrian team rides out of Turning Point Show Stables, where Megan is also a trainer and rider.

Aria Morgan will be graduating from Albion College in Albion, MI in 2024. Aria's entertaining podcast covers her high school career riding in YEDA in Western Horsemanship and Reining. She also discusses her recruitment to  Albion College.

Heather Pinnick is the Head Coach for the Miami University equestrian team located in Ohio. She is a graduate from The University of Findlay with a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Science and Biology in 2003 and her Masters of Education degree in 2005. Since taking over the team in 2005, she has coached numerous riders to National Championships and most recently her team was Reserve Champions...

Amy Center is the chair of the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program. It was created to provide opportunities for young riders to advance their horsemanship education and riding skills. Amy is the Owner/Trainer at Cavallo Farms as well as a USEF 'R' Judge

Andi Bill is the University of Wisconsin-Madison head coach and co-owns Sugar Creek Stables LLC teaching both hunt seat and dressage lessons. She started her equestrian career showing ponies then moving up to the 3'6" equitation. She attended Mount Holyoke College and competed on their IHSA team, serving as captain her junior and senior years. Joining her is a member of the UWM equestrian team, Ja...

David Silver is the founder and Executive Director of Detroit Horse Power, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that teaches urban youth valuable life lessons through riding and caring for horses. David grew up as a competitive horseback rider in Westchester, NY and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2012. He moved to Detroit through Teach   For   America and taught 4 th  and 5 th   grade on the west side of De...

Ifa Simmonds is a certified equestrian performance coach and creator of The Equestrian Fitness Academy (EFA). EFA is the premier fitness coaching program for equestrians in english and western disciplines looking to improve their athleticism. His online program serves busy riders who want to continue strengthening their core and partnership with his signature 4 core pillars. His core mission is to...

The focus switches to the horses on this podcast featuring Jim Masterson of the Masterson Method. The Masterson Method is integrated equine performance bodywork that is an interactive process which results in a visible release of tension.  Listen in to find out more about helping your equine partner. www.mastersonmethod.com

The Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) is a program for 4th-12th grade Western riders that encourages development of skills, exposure to scholarships and offers connections with collegiate programs. Listen in as co-founders Laura Smith and Ric Weitzel discuss the benefits of YEDA for youth riders.

Adam is the Western Head Coach at Albion College in Albion, MI. He has his BS and MBA from the University of Findlay and owns Empire Performance Horses. Listen in as Adam discusses the varsity teams at Albion and their success in the IHSA.

Cindy Halle is a lifelong polo player who is a representative for the United States Polo Association Intercollegiate Program. Being a collegiate polo player herself she earned four National Women's Intercollegiate Championship titles then after college competed around the world. Cindy is also a USPA Certified Polo Instructor as a Certifier/Instructor as well as being a Certified Umpire.

Anna Zygadlo graduated in 2019 from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Conservation and Sustainability. As a junior, Anna competed in the equitation and continued to groom throughout college. Anna is actively pursuing her career as a Sustainability Consultant for the equestrian industry. Green Is the New Blue is a non-profit organization working to reduce t...

Amanda graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2020 with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Equine Studies. She spent 4 years on the UNH IHSA Team, and was a Captain both her Junior and Senior year. Amanda now works for EquiFit, as a Special Account Manager.

Phillip Williamson is Director of Equestrian and Head Coach at the University of Lynchburg. In this role he oversees both the IHSA and NCEA teams.  Williamson gradrated in 2016 with a equine studies degree from Centenary College (now University) in Hackettstown, N.J., Williamson was an accomplished rider for the Centenary program in his own right which contributed to his variety of experiences in...

Dr. Toree Williams is the Michigan State University IHSA Western Coach and teaches in the MSU Animal Sciences Department located in East Lansing, MI. Listen in as Toree discusses the various teams offered at MSU as well as the exciting programs offered.  Toree has her BS and Master's from Missouri State and her Ph. D in Equine Nutrition from Mississippi State.

Tabatha is the Head Coach for the Hunter Seat and Western Equestrian Teams at Saint Mary of the Woods College (SMWC). As an alumni of West Texas A&M University (B.S. '12) and Oklahoma State University (M.S. '15), Taylor began her journey at The Woods in the fall of 2015 as an instructor in the Equine Department and the hunter seat equestrian coach at SMWC. She transitioned to head coach for bo...