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WWU Equestrian Science program plots way forward during pandemic
The William Woods University stables, usually a hub of activity, took on a decidedly different feel in the middle of March 2020. That was when the WWU campus closed because of COVID-19. Jennie Petterson, the Director of Equestrian Studies, was first struck by how quiet it was one day in late March as she walked […]
EQS Alumni of the Month: Ann Hoffmann ‘85 Owner at Golden Ridge Stables (Lakeville, MN)
I started off riding Saddle Seat when I came to William Woods and there were a lot of really good Saddle Seat riders at the time. I decided to switch to Western as then there were not as many Western riders and I thought it might be a better fit for me. To this day […]
William Woods alumna breathes life into a breed association
Earlier this month, the Missouri Fox Trotter Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA) visited William Woods University for the first time. Anna Johnson ’19 is serving as a consultant to the organization, and was the clinic manager, bringing a new breed of horses to The Woods for students to learn about. The initial goal of MFTHBA in hiring Johnson […]
EQS Alumni of the Month: Allie Layos ’09
Managing Editor at Saddle & Bridle Magazine (St. Louis, MO) William Woods was amazing not only because of the time I was there, but because of the support of faculty and classmates after I graduated. I always knew what I wanted to do, and I thought William Woods was the best place for my education. […]
EQS Alumni of the Month: Andrew Abeln ’07
Owner/Trainer at Abeln Show Horses (Lakeville, Minnesota) Judge for POAC and WSCA I went to another college my first two years and completed my junior and senior year at William Woods. That transition was interesting for me because I had previously been at a community college so I did not really have a campus experience before […]
EQS Alumni of the Month: Kim Cowart ’81
Owner at West Wind Stables (Statesville, NC) We had some really great horses to work with and train when I was attending William Woods. The horses the equestrian community donated were some of the fanciest horses I had ridden at that point in my life. My graduating class was also a great group of riders that I was […]
William Woods University to once again host selection trials for 2020 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup team
Fulton, MO – Equestrians who want to represent the United States on the 2020 Saddle Seat World Cup team will have to make their case to be selected in what is becoming a familiar place for the competition – William Woods University (WWU). WWU is once again serving as the official host of the team selection […]
EQS Alumni of the Month: Patti Boland ’95
Assistant Trainer at Baskin Farm (Wildwood, Missouri) Experiences at William Woods William Woods was still an all women’s university when I was there. I loved the personal interactions that you have with your professors, which is still present today. All of the professors and students were fantastic. I have many close friendships, in many different parts of the country, from […]
