Sunday, September 13, 2015
New SAUEquestrian Website
Since this blog is now my personal blog and point of view of all things related to SAU, we have developed a new site for the Equestrian blog and our own website! We have our own domain sauequestrian.com and will be posting regular updates. Check out the new site at http://sauequestrian.com/ Click Here and enjoy!
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Lakshmi "Birla" Mandir
On our first full day in Delhi we took “the plunge”, ate our
first Indian meals, (will write about food later) and walked through the
streets of Old Delhi. Old Delhi’s streets are even narrow than the ones in the
Main Bazaar. A couple of us newbies followed the trip pros through the streets
dodging rickshaws and motorbikes all the while bumping and jostling with the many
pedestrians. Stores sell spices, clothes, cloth, jewelry, cookware, dishes,
street food and numerous other necessities. (In the entire 36 days in India I
visited a total of two small grocery stores – big box does not exist!) The
streets were decorated with what look liked Christmas garland strung from store
to store to create a tunnel channeling the mass of humanity. Initial
observations reminded me of a colony of ants each with their individual agendas
designed to serve the good of the group.
The next day we split into smaller groups to visit the
various tourist sights. My destination was the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Hindu
temple. Built by Industrialist GD Birla in 1938 it was one of the first temples
to have no restrictions on caste. Hindu scripture is posted on the wall with
English translations. The temple is typical of contemporary Indian architecture
and is surrounded by a park with theme park type amusements designed for
children.
Hinduism is based on four “Vedas” and “Upanishads” which are
sacred scripts dating back 5,000 years to the Aryans. Some of the better known
Gods (there are many of them) are Vishnu the Preserver and his consort Lakshmi
goddess of wealth. Ganesha with his elephant head is invoked at the beginning of
any new task and Hanuman the monkey god who is called on for courage and fortitude.
We were surprised to see reverse swastikas decorating many
areas of the buildings. We learned that long before it was a symbol of Nazi dominance
in the 20th century (the pattern was reversed by the Germans) the
swastika dates back 8,000 years as a symbol of Aryan civilization and culture. The
Aryan’s swastika is a symbol of implied prayer for success, accomplishment and
perfection guided by the almighty. Languages such as Japanese, Chinese, Greek
and Latin are thought to have derived from the swastika base.
The visit to the Lakshmi temple was the first time I
experienced cultural differences of men and women. An Indian was handing out
leaflets explaining Hinduism. The guys I was with were each handed one and I
was bypassed. This happened several times in India in different settings. A
huge culture shock to my western sensibilities, which I chose to accept without
becoming the ugly tourist!
Lakshmi Narayan Mandir. Gandhi attended the first puja (ritual prayer). Celebrating the temple's lack of caste restrictions. |
A building within the complex, Note the Aryan swastika on the columns. |
The gardens behind the temple. |
Vinnie & Butters in the "theme park" area of the garden |
A colorful mosaic in the temple garden. |
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Getting Around in Delhi
After our morning taking the plunge in the Main Bazaar we
were next challenged to take an auto rickshaw and ask for the Delight Cinema
where we were to meet as a group for lunch. Finding an auto rickshaw is not a
problem. If you are of European descent you are continually bombarded by
drivers asking if you need their services. Negotiating the price is the next
step. Haggling is part of the culture and expected in most cases. Having agreed
on the fee all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride. The first time or
two it is terrifying as the vehicle weaves in and out of traffic, horns are honking
all around you and what appear to be near misses are par for the course. You quickly
realize there are unwritten rules that are followed and cooperation abounds
from virtually everyone. Road rage as we know it in the west does not exist and
drivers of all vehicles work together to solve congestion problems.
We pretty quickly learnt that there is order to the traffic
chaos. As a pedestrian on the streets of Delhi once you figure that out the
craziness starts to make a lot more sense. The horn is used to announce your
presence, not admonish other drivers as it is used in the U.S. Cooperation
makes everything work, stay on the path you selected, don’t change your plan
and everyone will work their way around you. It helps that the average speed on
most city streets is probably less than 20 m.p.h. A guide that showed me the
sights in Jaipur shared his three rules for driving in India. 1. Good brakes,
2. Good horn and 3. Good luck. In the beginning these appear to be the only
possible rules of the road but as time goes by you realize that everyone
understands that pedestrians, cyclists, rickshaws (both the auto and pedal
type), motor cycles and trucks must all get where they are going and it is the
responsibility of everyone to make sure that this happens.
Later in the trip on the road through the Spiti Valley. I
use the term “road” loosely here – think single lane cart track hugging the
edge of a mountain often serving as a river bed also – we observed two Indian
cargo trucks passing a pair of tourist jeeps by backing up, pulling forward and
waving one another forward and back. On the same road we also watched as the
passengers of a local bus worked together to move a large boulder from the road
so the bus could continue on its route.
"Tuk-Tuk" the Auto Rickshaw |
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Taking The Plunge in New Delhi
The flight to India is long. You have to get to Newark and then
the direct flight is somewhere around 15 hours following the great circle route
so you are up for somewhere around 36 hours for international travel. We
arrived in Delhi late evening and were greeted by Neal and Ben (they had
arrived 2 weeks earlier) who had cars waiting to take us to the Cabana Hotel.
This was the first of many situations where one must trust that the person
doing the driving knew what he was doing! Indians drive on the left which is
not too strange to me having grown up in England. What I was not used to was
the use of traffic lanes as guide lines only, continual weaving in and out of
traffic by bikes, motor cycles, auto-rickshaws, pedestrians, feral dogs and the
occasional cow and the constant use of horns to alert other drivers. Strangely,
road rage as we know it in the west does not occur. At night given the amount
of time we had been up this was a strong dose of culture shock! The Cabana is
located off of the Main Bazaar in Delhi which is one of the poorer areas. However
the hotel is accustomed to westerners and has most of the modern conveniences that
we tend to expect.
The next morning we gathered on the open air roof top
restaurant and hoped for some kind of service for chai (tea) and breakfast. As
we were to learn during our three stays at the Cabana, service is hit or miss on
the roof and by the end of the trip I had begun to compare it to the ancient
British comedy Faulty Towers. The employees generally sleep on the roof and
simply roll up their bedding when they get up. The set breakfast is masala omelet,
potatoes, onions and green peppers cooked in what looked like ketchup and jam
and toast. We ate that every morning at the Cabana which was a great way to
start the day’s adventure.
Our first task as set by our trip leaders Neal, Ben and
Stephen was to be escorted to a point in the Main Bazaar in groups of three and
then find our way back to the hotel minus our escort. If we got terribly lost
we were to get in an auto rickshaw and ask for the Imperial Cinema which was on
the corner of the street near the hotel. Neal has named this first encounter “the
plunge” and once again we had to trust that he knew what he was doing sending
us off in small groups.
Nolan, Ryan and I stuck close together as we walked down the
left side of the street taking in the sights, sounds and smells. We cautiously
visited what were obviously stores set up for tourists as well as staring
curiously at the tiny stores in the Main Bazaar itself. People bump into you
all the time, beggars approach you for money or try to get you to buy into some
scheme; urinals are provided which for the most part simply direct the urine
back into the street and cows and feral dogs roam freely throughout.
The city does not come alive until around 10:00 a.m. and
then it seems that people are frantic to get where they are going, but at the
same time often have plenty of time to stop and talk to you. Many conversations
start with “How long have you been here? How long are you staying? Where are
you from? I want to improve my English so I talk to you. ” I met several
Indians with these opening lines and had many interesting conversations with
these friendly people. Conversations often led to personal questions about age,
marital status etc. The cultural differences stood out clearly as did the
Indian habit of making eye contact through staring. They are very comfortable
staring and we learned to take advantage of this trait staring right back to
study their faces and body language. I
actually miss this openness back here in the U.S.A.
The three of us made it back to the Cabana as did the other
groups. One of the fun things about traveling with a group is the sharing of experiences
during group meetings – something else I am missing back here at home!
The Main Bazaar
The carts in the foreground will be turned into produce carts later in the day. Typical housing in the Main Bazaar |
A street close to the Cabana |
Spices for sale in the Main Bazaar |
The Post Office is located above these stores |
An ox cart in the Main Bazaar |
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Why go to India?
That was a question several of my friends asked when I told
them last spring that I was thinking of joining Professor Neal Bushoven’s 28th
trip to the South Asian country. My answer was “why not?” or “because I can!”
Many people were surprised that I was considering such an adventure and when
told that the trip was for a whole month they become more incredulous.
Why go to India? I chose to go to India as a milestone trip
with the hope that it would help me move on from the loss of my partner, best
friend and husband. Lenny and I had been together 25 years and married for 19. I
was 25 when I met him; I am now 50. Half my life was growing up the other half
was with Lenny, it all neatly seemed to fit together - apart from the question of what to do
after Lenny. Lenny died of lung cancer Dec. 31st, 2014 (New Year’s
Eve) after six months of an uphill battle and honestly as we look back two
years of declining health. In my grief, I immersed myself at work which is not
such a bad thing to do when you work somewhere as supportive as St. Andrews. We
are always busy with something and I needed the distraction.
Preparation for the trip is fairly extensive including renewing
your childhood shots if you have never done so. Additional
shots are required and for me having a reportable reaction to the large battery of shots was part of the preparation. A
visa is required for entry into the country which entails working through many
web pages with confusing questions and then (assuming you filled out everything
correctly) sending your passport to the Indian Embassy for processing. The trip
includes a 12 day trek through the Himalayas so equipment must be purchased and
packing is a huge consideration! Shopping at REI became one of my favorite
pastimes!
As the day to depart drew near, I began to worry about
packing the right clothes, forgetting something important, and just exactly was
I going to be doing for the next 30 days considering I did not know any of the
people traveling other than Neal. I was also worried about leaving Abby, Ziva
and Max (my dog, cat and aged horse). Little did I know what an amazing experience
I had signed up for!
Chikha campsite second night on the trek at 10,625 feet |
The Taj is truly amazing! Seen here from the opposite bank of the Yamuna River |
The ponies that carry everything for camp climbing up to the Kunzum Pass 15,000 ft. overlooking the Spiti Valley |
Monday, August 17, 2015
New Look for the Blog!
I have just returned from the most amazing travel experience
- a month in India with 11 other St. Androids - hence the blog neglect! The
blog will still report happenings in the Equestrian Program but I will also be
taking the opportunity to document some of my travel experiences this summer.
Hope you enjoy.
Namaste!
Pictured below my fellow travelers at a Buddhist Temple at about 15, 500 feet.
Picture 1 - Dorje our guide on the 12 day trek in the Himalayas, Ryan, Nolan, Stuart, Butters (Conner 1), Yakmir (Connor 2), Ben, Hannah and Vinnie
Picture 2 - Ben and Dorje again, Dr. Neal Bushoven (trip leader) Stephen Moody.
Missing from photos Doug Calhoun
Missing from photos Doug Calhoun
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Thank you Jojo!
Jojo broke his leg in a pasture accident this weekend. The out pouring of love on facebook for Jojo speaks to the impact a horse can have on the lives of people. Thank you Jojo for what you meant to so many people.
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Jojo (left) with girlfriend Midge |
I am so heartbroken today, but I am beyond grateful to have been a part of Jojo's life, he was and always will be a huge part of mine. He was my one in a million. I can't say thank you enough to all of those that loved and watched over him after I left, so many of you sent me updates and pictures all the time-each one always lifted my heart. It is so nice to hear all of your happy memories of him too. Thank you.
Cami Glaff
It is with the heaviest heart that I learn of Jojo's passing. You were, by far, one of the kindest, hardest working horses i have ever had the privilege of riding and being around. You were 100% heart and gave everything to every person who worked with you. May the pastures be forever green up there sweet boy; you deserve everything and more.
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Photo by Kim Graves |
I was lucky enough to have JoJo as my fill in horse my freshman year when my horse got hurt and could not come to school with me. He was the absolute best! So many good memories with him winning blue ribbons and helping a lot of us to qualify for regionals, zones and Nationals! He was the best partner to have for any flat class with his smooth sitting trot. He was also the number one go to for ANRC with Janelle Harcus Jennifer Callahan and Caroline Taylor Jackson . I'll never forget that cute little face.
I'm sure he is up there now with many of the other special horses that we have lost frolicking in rich green pastures.
Jennifer Callahan
Rest in peace sweet JoJo. I feel incredibly blessed to have been a part of your life. Most of my St. Andrews memories and biggest riding accomplishments include you. You were IHSA extroadinair, I qualified for IHSA Zones and Nationals on you. Wore my first shadbelly on you at ANRC and confirmed my love of hunters. I basically compare every horse I sit on to you, and those are big shoes to fill! Hope you're eating peppermints by the handful up there and if anyone tells you to walk faster remind them that "you can't rush perfection"!
Caitlyn Woychik
It was hard to hear that you're no longer here with us. Jojo you were a great horse. I will miss you and I know everyone at St. Andrews Equestrian will too.
Friday, May 15, 2015
A Day in the Life of Jackie Dwelle - St. Andrews Faculty & Dressage Coach
For the summer I thought it would be fun to do a "Day in the Life of..." series. I am kicking it off with my "average" day with the hopes that I can inspire the Equestrian staff to share what an average day (if there is such a thing) is like for them.
Mornings are usually spent teaching academic classes. Every semester I teach Stable Management, Basic Riding Instructor class and Lab and spring and fall I alternate between Equine Business, The History & Theory of Modern Riding, Introduction to the Management of Equine Operations and Natural Horsemanship. Lunch is a quick sandwich at my desk and the afternoons are spent at the barn teaching dressage lessons.
Tuesdays are my really busy day with classes starting at 8:00 a.m. while other days I have time for class preparation, planning for events, special projects and working on the social media campaign. Friday afternoon is dedicated to dressage practice. Weekends are flexible depending on whether or not we are hosting a horse show, event or clinic, traveling to a horse show or once in a while a free weekend from work related responsibilities. On those occasions Abby and I head out for some long forest hikes.
At the end of the day a stop at the grocery store is a common occurrence to pick up things from my ongoing shopping list. Abby is always pleased to see me when I get home, I like to think Ziva is too she just won’t admit it. Abby and I take a quick walk to the community mailbox to pick up the mail followed by doggy dinner time, a glass of wine for me, dinner and emailing. I record Cramer’s Mad Money on weeknights and try to catch some of the show to see what the stock market did that day and pick up a hint or two on how to become a better investor. Bedtime comes early although I usually fall asleep in front of the TV.
My days during the academic year start with a large cup of English style tea and exercises for my back. Since having back surgery 2 years ago for a ruptured disk, I have been dedicated to stretching and strengthening every morning. My 60 pound yellow, German Shepherd/mutt (Abby) and I take a walk, the length of which varies with what time I need to be on campus to teach. Having fed Abby, my sweet little black cat Ziva and myself I make the 20 minute drive to campus.
Mornings are usually spent teaching academic classes. Every semester I teach Stable Management, Basic Riding Instructor class and Lab and spring and fall I alternate between Equine Business, The History & Theory of Modern Riding, Introduction to the Management of Equine Operations and Natural Horsemanship. Lunch is a quick sandwich at my desk and the afternoons are spent at the barn teaching dressage lessons.
Tuesdays are my really busy day with classes starting at 8:00 a.m. while other days I have time for class preparation, planning for events, special projects and working on the social media campaign. Friday afternoon is dedicated to dressage practice. Weekends are flexible depending on whether or not we are hosting a horse show, event or clinic, traveling to a horse show or once in a while a free weekend from work related responsibilities. On those occasions Abby and I head out for some long forest hikes.
At the end of the day a stop at the grocery store is a common occurrence to pick up things from my ongoing shopping list. Abby is always pleased to see me when I get home, I like to think Ziva is too she just won’t admit it. Abby and I take a quick walk to the community mailbox to pick up the mail followed by doggy dinner time, a glass of wine for me, dinner and emailing. I record Cramer’s Mad Money on weeknights and try to catch some of the show to see what the stock market did that day and pick up a hint or two on how to become a better investor. Bedtime comes early although I usually fall asleep in front of the TV.
Friday, May 8, 2015
The Power of Support
Guest Post by Jessica Story for Equine Business Management Class
When entering the arena on a horses back,
there is always a chance that something unexpected can happen. You can prepare
for months and months but you never know what is going to happen the day you
walk into the arena. Horses have a mind of their own which is what makes this
sport so exciting because riders have to find a unity with their horse in order
to perform. Amy Wrozek, a returning competitor for the St. Andrews American National Riding Commission (ANRC) team,
had a rough start to the show this year but showed perseverance and pushed
through the remainder of the show.
The first phase of the show that was on
horseback was the program ride. This is an equitation test that includes a
series of movements on the flat and includes two jumps within the test. Amy
entered the ring confident about the test that she had practiced over and over
but when she went to extend the trot across the diagonal, one of the first few
movements required in the test, the horse she was riding threw a very large and
unexpected buck. Not only did she fall off and not get a score for that phase, but
she broke one her fingers.
With the support of her ANRC team, IHSA
teammates, coaches, as well as people from other schools she managed to keep
her head up and compete the next day in the medal and derby phases. She had
beautiful rounds in both phases and took home multiple ribbons. With all of the
support she received it gave her to confidence to compete the next day as if
nothing had happened the day before. The power of support is a wonderful thing
and all of the St. Andrews equestrian teams show each other a tremendous amount
of support.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
An Unsuspected Danger in Your Barn!
by Logan Teeter for Equine Business Management class
Ever
look up at the ceiling of your barn?
What do you see? Mostly likely
you are going to see one of the most dangerous threats to your barn. Every night while your horses are resting,
spiders are busy at work spinning webs.
These webs over time start to collect dust and start to hang
downward. There are some people who
believe that these cobwebs are a good thing because they trap insects such as
flies. This could not be further from
the truth. The truth is that cobwebs are
very dangerous. If a cobweb is touching
a burning lightbulb without a safety shield, the heat from the lightbulb can
cause the cobweb to ignite. Once the
cobweb is ignited a chain reaction starts.
Cobwebs act as a burning passageway from one end of your barn to the
other. It only takes seconds for the
fire to travel through the webbing. As
the cobweb burns it will fall to the floor of your barn starting new
fires. If a burning piece of cobwebbing
fell into a stall with dry bedding, you would have approximately 90 seconds
before the stall would burn completely.
This only gives you about 30 seconds to get your horse out without
injury. This is a horrific
reality. Take the time to knock down
cobwebs in your barn. It is not a
glamourous task but one that could possibly save your horse’s life.
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Thursday, April 16, 2015
Life as an Intern at St. Andrews
By Madison Edwards for Equine Business Management class
Michelle Eld is a senior Business Administration
Major and has competed on the hunter seat and western team throughout her time at
St. Andrews. She is President of the business club and has participated in the
honors program. She is a great team leader and a wonderful asset to the
program. Michelle is one of six interns doing a semester long internship to organize
the American National Riding Commission National Championships (ANRC) hosted by
St. Andrews April 17 – 19, 2015.
I spoke to Michelle about her internship.
Q: How has this experience been beneficial?
A: This experience has provided me with
insightful knowledge about event planning in addition to giving me the
opportunity to have a truly hands on experience throughout planning ANRC.
Q: Were there any challenges you faced along the
planning process?
A: The biggest challenge I faced is organizing
my time, especially the week of the event because of how much dedication it
takes to put on an event of this caliber.
Q: What were some of the major projects you are
involved in?
A: The major projects I was involved in was
scheduling food vendors and getting sponsorships from local and corporate
venues. However, all of us interns worked together in a variety of ways in
media relations, hospitality, and volunteer management.
Q: What are some valuable lessons you will take
away from this experience?
A: One of the most important things I have
gained from this internship is experience is communicating with business owners
and building relationships with them. Additionally, I have gained a healthy
respect for people who successfully plan and organize large scale events.
Q: How has your St. Andrews education prepared
you for this internship.
A: My St. Andrews education has prepared me for
this internship by giving me the communication skills that have prepared me to
forge successful business relationships. Additionally, it has allowed me to
combine my love and knowledge of horses with my business education.
I look forward to this weekend and I wish the
best for luck to all competitors! I also want to thank all of the volunteers
who have helped us not only this week but also throughout the past few months.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Never, Never Give Up
By Claire Pollard for Equine Business Management class.
“Life is like a dressage test. If you are too busy thinking
about your last move, the next one won’t be any good either.” – Anonymous
While those words hold very true,
sometimes looking back can give good insight. When I first came to St. Andrews
as a freshman four years ago, I wanted to try something different. I had grown up riding saddleseat and had
gaited trail horses at home, but was always fascinated by dressage. I signed up for two dressage lessons my first
semester and decided to give it a shot. I had to then make a decision as to
whether or not I wanted to try out for the Intercollegiate Dressage Team. I had
planned to wait until my sophomore year, but with a little prompting from the
team coach, Jackie Dwelle, I thought I could at least try out. With two lessons
under my belt, I tried out and made it as an Intro rider.
I quickly learned just how
challenging dressage is as I was taught that “dressage is not a speed event”,
circles should never be “pancaked shaped” and that suddenly high school
geometry became important again. I learned that sitting the trot requires ab
muscles and that getting a horse on the bit was not nearly as easy as people
made it look. I did not do well showing my freshman year at the Intro level,
but I was completely hooked. I watched my senior teammates make it to Nationals
as a team and vowed silently to myself that I, too, would get to go before I
graduated. I also calculated if I worked hard enough, I could possibly ride at
First Level by the time I was a senior…
I did slightly better showing my
sophomore year at Intro, but not by much. Dressage was very frustrating,
especially when you have ten minutes to figure out a horse and ride a perfectly
executed test. I grew as a rider thanks to Jackie despite my lack of success in
the show ring and became even more addicted to the sport. To my dismay, my
intro eligibility expired after two years and my junior year, I moved up to
Lower Training. I was dismayed. I had hardly succeeded at Intro and now was
expected to ride a harder test?! I experienced my share of frustrations and
highs and lows. I learned to lose and lose gracefully. I learned that even if
you did not get a ribbon, you still gained something and that was what to fix
for next time. I learned that attitude is everything and that experience is
more valuable than that coveted blue ribbon.
Time was running out. I was now a
senior in college and had one year left if my Nationals dream was to become a
reality. I spent part of the summer interning with Vicki Kelley at Antares
Dressage in Pinehurst and she helped greatly improving both my knowledge and
riding abilities. I moved up yet another level in IDA to Upper Training. Then,
it finally paid off. The first show of the season I won my first blue ribbon
for dressage and was high point rider for the day at the show NC State hosted.
I continued to be competitive throughout the season, placing well and finally
seeing some success. Through the season, I remained close in points for the
lead for the Upper Training Division. It finally came down to where I could not
beat her to win the division, but could finish Reserve Champion with a shot at
a wild card slot for Nationals and I did. After a lengthy wait, I found out
that I do indeed get to travel to Ohio for IDA Nationals to represent St.
Andrews as an individual, achieving that silent promise I made to myself
freshman year.
There is no way I could have done
it without the help from coaches at St. Andrews who pushed me to be my best.
Jackie Dwelle, Lindsey Agaliotis, and Carla Wennberg all taught me valuable
lessons about the sport of dressage. St. Andrews gave me the opportunity to
take something I had no knowledge of and really run with it. And as for my
First Level promise made freshman year? While I did not compete First Level for
IDA, I rode my first First Level test at a schooling show in Pinehurst,
checking off that goal as well. It has truly been an awesome experience and I
would not trade it for anything.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
What can you do with an Equine Business Management Degree?
by Mary Thomson for Equine Business Management Class
When I first started looking for colleges, I knew I wanted
to find a college where I could combine my love for riding horses and get a
degree that I could use later in life. St. Andrews University offers a unique
Equine Business Management degree that has allowed me to do just that. When
people first hear me say that I am getting my bachelor’s degree in “Equine
Business Management” they tend to look at me funny, but this is always a great
conversation starter. I am able to then explain what all I have learned as a
part of this degree.
Unlike an
Equine Studies degree, Equine Business Management is a business degree. We take
classes like Accounting, Economics, Finance, Communications, and Marketing to
name a few. What makes this degree special is that in addition to these
business classes, we also get hands-on learning with the horses at the
equestrian center. We take classes like Stable Management, Equitation, and
Horse Science. We learn about horses inside and out and everywhere in between.
Combining these two elements in this special degree makes for dynamic equine
professionals entering the workplace.
Many people
ask me what you can do with a B.A. in Equine Business Management. My answer
would be almost anything! Many students who graduate with this degree go on to
become barn managers, trainers, professional riders, sales representatives for
equine companies, and much more. The great thing about this degree, is that it
does not limit students to only working in the equestrian field. Because it is
also a business degree, it opens up the possibility to go into many other
fields as well. If you are interested in furthering your education past a
bachelor’s, there is now the opportunity to receive your master’s in Business
Administration at St. Andrews. If you love riding or just being around horses
and want to make them a part of your future career, consider checking out the
Equine Business Management degree at St. Andrews University!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Western Team Qualifies for IHSA National Championships!
by Guest Blogger Coach Carla Wennberg
Florida State University was Host college
17 other Universities represented; Top Four placing out of 16 riders per class move forward to nationals.
Results for St Andrews University;
Jarret Vaughn, from Gastonia, NC was 3rd in Intermediate Horsemanship
Logan Teeter, from Henderson, NC was first in Novice Horsemanship
Both students advance to Nationals as Individuals in those divisions
Top three Teams winning points advance forward to Nationals IN Springfield, Mass. First weekend of May!
1. University of Findlay 32 points
2. St Andrews University 31 points
3. Black Hawk College 22 points
4. Middle Tennessee State University
5. Alfred State University
6. University of Fla.
7. Cal Poly Pomona
8. University of Delaware
Great Competition, Lovely location!
We fought all the way through the weekend to stay consistent and not make mistakes!!!
It paid off. I am soooo Proud of my Team and their Sp
All the hard work and determination!
It takes a Village to make this all work!!
Thank you to Lindsey Agaliotis and Peggy McElveen!!!
Jennifer Sansbury for care and driving our horses to competition
Kara Copeland and Cailey Culp for great warm up riding!
Very Proud Coach!!!
Carla
Colleges and Universities represented;
Kutztown, Lenoir-Ryne, University of AZ, Rutgers, Iowa State, Florida State University, Murray State University, Centenary College, Knoxville, United States Military Academy, Western Ky University, Illinois State University, Va Tech, University of Central Fla, NE Oklahoma A&M, Missouri State University, NC State University.
Full Teams competing;
1. Alfred University, New York
2. Black Hawk College, Ill
3. Cal Poly Pomona, Calif
4. Middle Tennessee State Univ, Tn
5. St Andrews University, NC
6. University of Delaware, De
7. University of Findlay, Ohio
8. University of Fla, Fla
Florida State University was Host college
17 other Universities represented; Top Four placing out of 16 riders per class move forward to nationals.
Results for St Andrews University;
Jarret Vaughn, from Gastonia, NC was 3rd in Intermediate Horsemanship
Logan Teeter, from Henderson, NC was first in Novice Horsemanship
Both students advance to Nationals as Individuals in those divisions
Top three Teams winning points advance forward to Nationals IN Springfield, Mass. First weekend of May!
1. University of Findlay 32 points
2. St Andrews University 31 points
3. Black Hawk College 22 points
4. Middle Tennessee State University
5. Alfred State University
6. University of Fla.
7. Cal Poly Pomona
8. University of Delaware
Great Competition, Lovely location!
We fought all the way through the weekend to stay consistent and not make mistakes!!!
It paid off. I am soooo Proud of my Team and their Sp
All the hard work and determination!
It takes a Village to make this all work!!
Thank you to Lindsey Agaliotis and Peggy McElveen!!!
Jennifer Sansbury for care and driving our horses to competition
Kara Copeland and Cailey Culp for great warm up riding!
Very Proud Coach!!!
Carla
Colleges and Universities represented;
Kutztown, Lenoir-Ryne, University of AZ, Rutgers, Iowa State, Florida State University, Murray State University, Centenary College, Knoxville, United States Military Academy, Western Ky University, Illinois State University, Va Tech, University of Central Fla, NE Oklahoma A&M, Missouri State University, NC State University.
1. Alfred University, New York
2. Black Hawk College, Ill
3. Cal Poly Pomona, Calif
4. Middle Tennessee State Univ, Tn
5. St Andrews University, NC
6. University of Delaware, De
7. University of Findlay, Ohio
8. University of Fla, Fla
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