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Our Graduates
The William Woods University Equestrian Division is very proud of her graduates. Equestrian Studies graduates are taking a prominent place in the horse industry in a variety of ways. ________________________________________________________________
Betsy Irvin is in Princeton, New Jersey working for Andrew Philbrick at Hunter Farms as Assistant Trainer. Thanks for the great shot from the Florida circuit Betsy!
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 This is Kristin Herrick, a 1998 WWU grad. She isoriginally from Siren Wisconsin, and rode western as her main seat. She now is the assistant trainer for Vicky Holt, NSBA leading exhibitor of AQHA Hunter Under Saddle horses. Kristin now resides in Argyle Texas.
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Meet Fawn McDaniel, a 2006 graduate. Fawn is the proud winner of the 2006 Morgan Grand National and World Championship in the Working Hunters with Melendy Cash Bonus. "Curly" is a product of Fawn's family farm where she trains and teaches in Columbia, MO.
Photo by Howard Schatzberg
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This is 1994 WWU graduate Kathy McCormick of 
Wyoming, MI and her Swedish warmblood gelding, Brisanz. Since her introduction to dressage during her first year at WWU by Karen Pautz, Kathy has worked her way up the levels. She earned her USDF silver medal (Fourth Level/Prix St. Georges) in 1998, and is two scores away from a USDF gold medal (Int. I, II/Grand Prix). She is self-employed as a full-time dressage instructor, teaching between 40-50 students at various levels in the greater West Michigan area.
Photo by Bob Tarr Photography
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Michelle McMahon is shown here winning the Ladie's 3-Gaited Class at the Kentucky State Fair on a horse named "Harlem's Jem". Michelle operates a training barn in Simpsonville, KY.
Photo by Doug Shiflet Photography
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Meet Kendra Weis, professional trainer and judge. Kendra judges for the American Quarter Horse Association, the Pony of the America's Association, the Pinto Horse Association and the National Snaffle Bit Association. She is the 2002 Missouri Quarter Horse Association President. Kendra's most recent and notable accomplishment is training the 2001 AQHA World Champion Amateur Western Riding Horse.
Photo by KC Montgomery
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Kim Bavin Cowart is pictured here on "Sweet Treat" winning the World Grand Championship title for the 3-Gaited Division at the Kentucky State Fair. Kim and her husband own and operate West Wind Stables in Statesville, NC.
Photo by Sargent ©
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