#152 Alum Amanda Gelderman - U. of Montana Western
Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast
Release Date: 04/26/2024
#177 Alfred Head Coach Adam D'Agostino
Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast
is the Director of Equestrian/Head Western Coach at Alfred University. Prior to that he was at Albion College where he was the Head Coach of the western team. He has his Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Organizational Leadership and two Bachelor of Science degrees in Western Equine Studies and Equine Business Management from the University of Findlay (OH). He also owns Empire Performance Horses in Alfred, NY.
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#176 William Woods Dean Erin Cardea
Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast
Dr. Erin Cardea is the Dean of Equestrian Studies and the Hunter/Jumper instructor at William Woods University in Fulton, MO. She holds a B.S. in Equestrian Science and a Master's in Equestrian Education from William Woods as well as a Master's in Equine Science from the University of Edinburgh. Most recently, Dr. Cardea earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership in Higher Education from Johnson & Wales University. She is a Master Instructor, Certifier, and Lead Site Visitor for the Certified Horsemanship Association and is an Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor with PATH...
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#175 Seton Hill Assistant Coach Alexis Kupic
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is the assistant coach for the Seton Hill Women’s Equestrian team, in Greensburg, PA. Her equestrian career began when she was young where she would ride & show sale horses. From there she attended and graduated from Seton Hill and rode on their equestrian team during her tenure. She enjoys coaching at the collegiate level, and the opportunities the IHSA offer for students to continue their riding careers.
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#174 American Collegiate Horsemen’s Association
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ACHA unites collegiate horsemen of all levels and disciplines through the promotion of leadership, education, service and national affiliations. ACHA hosts a national convention each year to bring student and chapter members together to learn more about the horse industry and develop their leadership skills through tours, panel discussions and other networking opportunities. The organization also recognizes outstanding chapters and students through annual awards. ACHA welcomes students from any four-year or two-year equine programs in the country. If you would like more information about the...
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#173 Alvernia Univ Head Coach Eryn Ziegler
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is the Head Coach of the Alvernia Equestrian located in Reading, PA. Eryn has been with Alvernia since their inception and enjoys competing in USHJA Hunter Derbies when she's not coaching the team.
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#172 VA Tech Head Coach Beth Sheely
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is the Head Coach of the VA Tech Equestrian Team located in Blacksburg, VA. Beth is a VA Tech alum and has also coached at the University of Mary Washington and at Bridgewater College in VA. Beth is the IHSA Zone 4, Region 2 President and is a board member of the VA Horse Industry Board.
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#171 Purdue Head Coach Kathryn Kraft
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is in her third year as Head Coach of the Purdue Equestrian Team. Her equestrian journey began outside of the Indianapolis area showing in the Hunter and Equitation divisions on the “A” circuit. She continued her education at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College where she competed on their IHSA team then went on to receive her masters in Athletic Leadership Development and served as the Graduate Assistant for the Equestrian Team at SMWC. During her graduate year, Kathryn earned a National Champion title in IHSA’s Alumni Flat and a Reserve National Champion title in IHSA’s Alumni Fences!
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#170 South Dakota NCEA Head Coach Kamerra Brown
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is the Head Equestrian Coach for the South Dakota State Equestrian program in Brookings, South Dakota. Her equestrian journey began in Woodbridge, Virginia competing on ponies which led her to selecting Delaware State University for their equestrian program. She continued her education at South Dakota State to receive her masters in Sport & Recreational Sciences with an Emphasis in Coaching & Teaching which led her to being hired on as the full time Division I Assistant Equestrian Coach for South Dakota State University. She left to continue opportunities at Bridgewater College in...
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#169 Morehead State Coach Luke Brock
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Luke Brock, originally from Franklin, TN, began riding at age 8 at a Quarter Horse breeding farm. He honed his skills breaking colts before joining the IHSA team at Western Kentucky University. Seeking new challenges, Luke moved to Colorado to earn an AAS in Horse Training and Management from Lamar Community College, followed by working with several cow horse trainers out West. Returning to Middle Tennessee, Luke completed a Bachelor's in Animal Science and a Master's in Equine Education from Middle Tennessee State University, where he was active on the IHSA, Stock Horse, and Horse...
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#168 - Rider Cora Floyd Hollins University
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has been riding for 12 years and currently rides for the Hollins University IHSA Hunt Seat team. Originally from Ferndale, Washington, she has ridden, shown, and groomed for various trainers across the US. Cora competed through the 1.10m jumpers and 3'3" Junior Hunters and Equitation on the A Circuit before college. She aims to become a professional rider and instructor after graduating in 2025.
info_outlinereceived a full ride scholarship to the University to Montana Western where she helped coach their equestrian team to 2 regional championships and was the high point rider three years in a row earning her trips to IHSA nationals her sophomore-senior years. After graduating college in 2012, Amanda moved back to Poulsbo to start her career as head trainer of Sandamar Farm which became Evolution Equestrian. Since then she has brought horses and riders through the 1.20 level and competed through the 1.30s and regional Grand Prix on her horse Spring Fling.