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Athletic Equestrian: Riding In College Podcast

Navigating the world of collegiate riding is a mystery to most young rider athletes and their families.  Sally Batton, a collegiate varsity equestrian coach for over 30 years, interviews coaches, organizations and riders for their insight on what it takes to ride on a collegiate equestrian team.  So saddle up and join her as she reveals the inner workings of collegiate equestrian. 

Nov 18, 2021

In 2018 Weisinger was named the head coach of then newly formed UC Davis equestrian team. In the 3 years since she was named head coach she has grown the team to consist of 3 coaches, 27 horses and 35 student-athletes. Today UCD remains the youngest Dual Discipline Team. Prior to her success at UC Davis, Weisinger led...


Nov 11, 2021

The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) is the oldest collegiate riding organization in the country at 72 years old!  NIRA Commissioner Roger Walters joins the podcast to discuss the 130 schools and over 3500 athletes currently competing across the US.  He clarifies the various disciplines offered...


Nov 3, 2021

Brittany Veninger Friesner is the Head Coach of the University of Findlay's IHSA Hunt Seat Team located in Findlay, OH and the Hunter/Jumper instructor for Findlay's Equestrian Studies program.  Listen in as Brittany discusses the amazing riding opportunities offered at Findlay, including the opportunity to back young...