EQS Alumni of the Month: Jennifer Wilson ‘17
Leather Repair Specialist at Stanbridge Master Saddlers (St. Charles, Illinois) I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and started riding when I was ten years old. My mom probably thought I would outgrow it, but when I decided to attend college for an equestrian degree it demonstrated that it was clearly not just a phase for me. […]
Working with the best in the world – William Woods alumna training Olympic pentathlon athletes
Many William Woods University alumni work with athletes in one way or another. Graduates of WWU’s Exercise Science and Athletic Training programs ensure the athletes they work with are performing to their best ability, and help manage injuries. Many William Woods Equestrian Science alumni go on to work for top athletes, even Olympians, as grooms […]
EQS Alumni of the Month: Lucy Courchaine ’11 MBA ‘13
Owner at Sapphire Sporthorses (North Salem, New York) My favorite experiences during my time at William Woods University were the opportunities to go to off-campus horse shows with school horses. Students were encouraged to develop bonds with the horses we rode on campus and that translated to success away at horse shows. I also have fond memories of horse shows […]
EQS Alumni of the Month: Ashley Stannard ‘07
Owner of Ashbrook Farm I am originally from Minnesota and I did not know about William Woods while growing up. The only exposure I really had to college Equestrian programs were the ones winning in the intercollegiate competitions. I was all ready to go to one of those colleges that competes at the collegiate level. […]
Equestrian Alumni of the Month: Rebecca Buchholz ’10
Barn Manager at Coyote Hill (Harrisburg, MO) Path to Coyote Hill I am from Chicago, Illinois, which is funny because I mostly grew up in the city. People ask why I don’t move back, but the reason is that there’s not too many horses there. I now live in Harrisburg, Missouri, with a population of […]
Equestrian Alumni of the Month: Alex Gravett ‘07
Owner at Kismet Farm (editor’s note – beginning this month, The Woods Today will be profiling a William Woods Equestrian alumnus, in their own words, who is currently putting their degree and the training they received at WWU to work in the industry) I’m from St. Paul, Minnesota and now live in Simpsonville, Kentucky. I […]
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