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Podcast #188 Keiser University Assistant Coach Catherine Poppen-Eagan

Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast

Started riding at age 5 in Lakewood, WA, and began showing in Hunters and Equitation before discovering a passion for jumpers in middle school. In high school, she competed in a variety of English and Western events but ultimately returned to rated Hunter/Jumper shows. She attended Cazenovia College, competing in Hunter Seat, Western, and Dressage, and later served as Western team captain. After graduating in 2023 and completing a training-focused internship, she became an assistant trainer and now coach for the Keiser University Equestrian Program.

Podcast #187 Northeastern University Kate Roncarati Paul

Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast

Kate Roncarati Paul is the head coach of the Northeastern University Equestrian Team and has led an IEA team since 2018—both heading to nationals this year. She began as a working student and competed primarily on the local circuit before studying equine science at Mount Ida College, where she captained the IHSA team. After college, she worked under her former coach, Julie Chandler (Kelly), and returned to Massachusetts in 2017 to rejoin her at Cranberry Acres in Marshfield, MA—now home to both her teams. This year marks a milestone, with Northeastern making its first-ever...

#186 Johnson & Wales Rider Adaline Hanes and Clemson Rider Madison Adams

Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast

Adaline Hanes is a full time student at Johnson and Wales University in her junior year, she is perusing a degree in Equine Business Management with a specialization in Equine Assisted Services. She is also a student assistant at the Johnson and Wales Equestrian Center and serves as a Team Captain of the IHSA Team. Madison Adams is a senior at Clemson University and a Level I Horsemanship rider on the Clemson Equestrian IHSA team. This is her second year riding for the team, she also serves as the Merchandise and Social Media Chair. She has been riding and showing for over 10 years and has a...

#185 IHSA Nationals Western High Point Team Black Hawk

Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast

The Black Hawk College Equestrian Team won the 2025 IHSA Nationals Western Team Championship held in May in Tryon, NC. Head Coach Bekah Irish is joined by her team riders that competed at the 2025 IHSA Nationals.

#184 IHSA Nationals Champion Hunt Seat Team Purdue University

Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast

The Purdue University Equestrian Team won the first IHSA Nationals Hunt Seat Team Championship in their history at the 2025 Nationals held in May in Tryon, NC. Head Coach Kathryn Kraft is joined by both her team and individual riders that competed at the 2025 IHSA Nationals.

#183 2025 IHSA National Champion Western High Point Rider Chase Summerville

Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast

Chase Summerville is a junior Business Administration major at St. Andrews University and competes on the school's Western IHSA Team under coach Carla Wennberg. Over his first two years, he has won multiple titles, including three IHSA Semi-Final Champion titles, one National Champion title, and three Reserve National Champion titles. In 2025, he added three more championships at the IHSA Western Semi-Finals. Outside of competition, he promotes equestrian opportunities in the Southeast as a YEDA Promotional Ambassador.

#181 Alfred Alum Amelia Sting

Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast

works for EQ Media and is an IHSA Alumni of Alfred University where she graduated in 2014 with her BFA in Photography and Graphic Design with a minor in Equine Studies. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, she continues to ride and compete in the jumper divisions with her horse Terry, when she is not hiking and camping with her husband and dogs.

#180 Iowa State Alum Winter Philbert/UNC-Greensboro Rider Reagan Calhoun

Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast

Reagan...

#179 Rider Biomechanics with Tanya Korutz

Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast

an experienced rider and coach for over 45 years, specializes in The Alexander Technique and Reiki to help equestrians and non-equestrians improve balance, biomechanics, and overall well-being. After overcoming personal health challenges, she developed a deep understanding of balance and body alignment, which she now shares through her company, Mindfully Mounted & Fit. Tanya works with riders to enhance their connection with their horses and with non-riders seeking greater physical awareness and freedom of movement. ...

#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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