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William Woods Assistant Professor of Equestrian Studies named Missouri Horse Show Association Person of the Year
William Woods Equestrian students capture big victories in prestigious national competitions
The month of November yielded some impressive victories for students in the William Woods University (WWU) Equestrian Science program, from some of the top national competitions in the industry. At the Color Breed Congress, a nine-day horse show held every November in Tulsa, Oklahoma, riders competed in the Champion of Champion classes for winners of […]
University breaks ground on new Equestrian Trail, benefitting both EQS students and horses
President Moreland joined students and faculty from the William Woods (WWU) School of Equestrian, plus members of the wider campus community on November 27 to break ground on a new Equestrian Trail that will allow students and their horses to more safely traverse the campus during rides. The new 2,000 foot gravel trail, which will […]
William Woods announces $500,000 gift to fund the University’s Equine-Assisted Services program
Donation from Dale and Pat Hatfield to expand academic offerings and providing new resources in Equine-Assisted Services Dr. Jeremy Moreland, President of William Woods University (WWU), today announced the receipt of a $500,000 donation to the University to fund academic and additional resources for the WWU Equine Assisted Services Program. The gift is courtesy of […]
William Woods to mark 50th anniversary of establishment of the nation’s first four-year bachelor’s degree in Equestrian Science
Commemoration to include black-tie gala, open house tours of the EQS barns and Center for Equine Medicine, discussion panel It has already been a year of making history at William Woods University (WWU) during 2023. This week, the University will commemorate another groundbreaking moment in its illustrious past – the 50th anniversary of the establishment […]
William Woods School of Equestrian Studies hosting premier Hunter/Jumper education program this week
The Equestrian Studies program at William Woods University (WWU) has been chosen to host the premier Hunter/Jumper education program this week on campus. The MZ Farms/United States Hunter Jumper (USHJA) Emerging Athletes Program (EAP), which provides opportunities for young riders to advance their horsemanship education and riding skills, will take place this week through June […]
William Woods officially dedicates Center for Equine Medicine
William Woods University to host ribbon-cutting for state-of-the-art Center for Equine Medicine
WHAT: William Woods University (WWU) President Dr. Jeremy Moreland will join University and community leaders in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Center for Equine Medicine (CEM). The CEM is the new state-of-the-art clinical facility for the care of the University’s owned horses, and for the education of both Biology/Pre-Veterinarian and Equestrian Studies students. WHEN: 4:00 […]
Former Bass Pro Shops President and Chief Operating Officer Jim Hagale talks business choices and his love for Arabian horses in visit to WWU
If there is one thing that Jim Hagale knows how to do, it is to succeed in the business world. Wildly. The former President and Chief Operating Officer for Bass Prop Shops, Hagale’s marketing and strategic business vision took him from creating his own apparel manufacturing and marketing firm as a young man to the […]
William Woods University student wins prestigious “Youth of the Year” award from American Morgan Horse Association
Jordan Freitag ’25, a student in Equestrian Studies (EQS) at William Woods University (WWU), is the latest representative of the University’s elite EQS program to achieve national excellence. The Mount Horeb, Wisconsin native and aspiring equine veterinarian was awarded as the “Youth of the Year” by the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA), one of the […]