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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: 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 […]
William Woods University student Equestrians capture championships at the American Royal
EQS Alumni of the Month: Sarah Byers ’77
Owner of Premier Stables (Simpsonville, Kentucky) I was very involved with the music department while I was at William Woods even though I was an equestrian studies and business administration major. I was an Alpha Phi and it was great to be part of a sorority. Over breaks, I traveled with the Chamber Singers, which was always a fun experience. […]
William Woods University equestrians shine at Missouri State Fair
Coming full circle: recipient of Vonderschmitt Scholarship is now training Board of Trustee member Theresa Vonderschmitt’s horses
Sometimes, an investment can pay off in surprising ways. Such was the case with Theresa Vonderschmitt, member of the William Woods University Board of Trustees. Before joining the board in 2004, Vonderschmitt began learning to ride Saddle Seat horsesfrom a WWU graduate, Renee Biggins ’83. From there, she was introduced to emeritus Professor Gayle Lampe and was invited to both see […]
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 […]
