Equestrian Career Spotlight: Equine Media
“In Hollywood and in too many novels nobody walks a horse,” writes long rider and New York Times best selling author Doug Preston. “They leap on and gallop away, and hours later, when a real horse would be crippled up or buzzard bait, they are still tearing along the trail, their super steeds not even […]
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Communications Management in Equine Health
(Photo courtesy of Leah Strid) Horses travel farther distances with greater frequency now more than ever, and with this travel comes concern for health and safety. Infectious and contagious diseases are among the greatest threats to horse health. A poorly handled outbreak could be catastrophic to the equestrian industry, which means that communication and prevention […]
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The Morgan: Strong will, beauty and a little serendipity
Slick, a current Morgan on campus in the Western string sporting a chalk skeleton with student Victoria Berlin and Assistant Professor Laura Ward Long before Laura Ward, William Woods University Assistant Professor of Equestrian Studies, had any horse experience, the Morgan was her favorite breed. She got her first Morgan in high school from a […]
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5 ‘Who Knew?’ Facts about: Saddle Seat
This is Part 3 in our series highlighting interesting facts about each of the four disciplines equestrian studies students can pursue at William Woods University. Sarah Track, Saddle Seat Clinical Instructor, shares what makes Saddle Seat unique at William Woods and in the equestrian world in general. Rack On! The William Woods Saddle Seat string […]
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An equestrian year to remember
It’s been quite the year for the equestrian programs at William Woods University. Between clinics, shows, competitions, student events, and events for the community, bachelors in equestrian students had a busy year. The Center for Equine Medicine hit the ground running, and all five equestrian teams took home several impressive team and individual awards. “I’m […]
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Equestrian students in midst of busy April
Just as schoolwork seems to be winding down, equestrian organizations at William Woods University are heating up. Bachelors in equestrian studies students have a busy schedule this month to cap off the year, including home shows in Fulton, and shows from Missouri to Tennessee. “We are wrapping up a fantastic year with four major shows, […]
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Equestrian students take advantage of clinics with ambition to learn
Imagine an opportunity to have some of the greatest experts in your field share their insight and coach you with a group of other passionate peers. It’s not too lofty of an idea. Because it’s achieved through equestrian clinics every day. They’re one of the coolest ways to get to know a discipline or a […]
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5 ‘Who Knew?’ Facts about: Western
This is Part 2 in our series highlighting interesting facts about each of the four disciplines equestrian studies students can pursue at William Woods University. Liz Haben, Western Clinical Instructor shared a few interesting facts about this seat, including where it came from and just how diverse the discipline can be. 1. Western riding evolved […]
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5 ‘Who Knew?’ Facts about: Dressage
This is Part 1 in our series highlighting interesting facts about each of the four disciplines equestrian studies students can pursue at William Woods University. Karen Pautz, Clinical Instructor of Dressage, shares some interesting facts about the discipline, including a few unique things about its relationship with William Woods. 1. Dressage has global reach. It […]
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Business skills matter for every equestrian student and aspiring equine professional
“If I didn’t own a horse, this car would be a Ferrari.” A common bumper sticker around the stable. Keeping and caring for a horse is expensive, as is running a horse business. So it comes as no surprise that equestrians — regardless of profession — must hold basic business skills for successful careers. That’s equine veterinarians, […]
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