#110 2023 IHSA Cacchione Cup – Lizzy Nevins Boston University

Lizzy is the 2023 Cacchione Cup champion at IHSA Nationals 2023. She is a graduating senior from Boston University studying Human Physiology. She is originally from Seattle, WA. Elizabeth grew up c...

#109 Emory & Henry

Listen in as Odessa and Abby discuss everything Emory & Henry Equestrian including the Equine Studies program, the IHSA, IDA and ANRC teams and their unique Equestrian Performance Scholarship t...

#108 Skidmore College – 2023 IHSA Hunt Seat Team National Championship

The Skidmore College Equestrian Team won the 2023 IHSA Hunt Seat Team National Championship under Head Coach Belinda Colgan's leadership. Going undefeated throughout the season including the Zone I...

#107 Colby Community College – Adrianne Schaunaman

served as Miss Rodeo South Dakota & currently serves as head coach of Colby Community College's equestrian team. Before joining the coaching staff she was she was recruited to ride for CCC &...

#106 Rider/Professional – Savannah Mannes

had a successful junior career competing in the Junior Hunters, Equitation and Jumpers where she qualified for the top medal finals in the country. In addition to becoming Captain of the collegiate...

#105 – Trafalgar Square Books with Martha Cook & Rebecca Didier

HorseandRiderBooks.com is the storefront for Trafalgar Square Books of North Pomfret, Vermont—a small, privately-owned publisher of fine equestrian books, eBooks, and videos, craft books, and selec...

#104 – Behind The Scenes of Athletic Equestrian Podcast

Did you know the podcast is run by host Sally and her three kids?Each person has their role within the podcast to keep it running smoothly! During this episode you will learn about the inner workin...

#103 – Cathy Woods Yoga

Cathy is a pioneer in combining yoga, mindfulness, and horsemanship to improve horsemanship from ground to saddle through the use of yoga postures and principles; supporting mindfulness in horseman...

#102 – Riders: Mia Hickey University of Arizona & Kyla Sandy Bloomsburg University

Listen in as two collegiate riders talk about their experience competing on an IHSA team! Mia is studying Psychology and Business at the University of Arizona where she has been a member of the equ...

#101 – Horses for Mental Health with Lynn Thomas

HMH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to increase awareness, public engagement, funds, and access to programs incorporating horses for mental health and personal growth. To learn more v...

#100 – Archie Cox

Archie is a top trainer, judge and clinician and our special 100th podcast guest! After a successful junior career on Long Island, Archie competed on the Drew University team where he was an IHSA N...

#99 – Marist College & Head Coach Clare Knapp

is the Head Coach of the Marist College Equestrian Team located in Poughkeepsie, NY. Clare received her undergraduate degree from Marist where she competed on the IHSA team. Clare in an active memb...

#98 Dapplebay – Leah Kaufmann

Leah is the CEO, Creative Director, & artist behind Dapplebay, a top-selling equestrian apparel and accessories brand. The creative mind behind Dapplebay’s sassy sayings and unique products, Ms...

#97 United States Military Academy – Sherry Cashman

Sherry is the Co-Head Coach of the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. Sherry and her husband Peter run the USMA program as well as source and train the ceremonial Army mules. Prior t...

#96 Rider/Influencer – Francesca Moore

Francesca is a rider and influencer in her first year at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Growing up in Wellington, FL provided her with numerous opportunities to catch ride and compete. Francesca ...

#95 The British Horse Society – George Hackett

BHS is a certification program for riders and trainers around the globe. The Stoneleigh Burnham School in Greenfield, MA is offering a new program for riders age 17 and up to get their BHS certific...

#94 Hartwick College – Head Coach Tammy Sousa

Sousa is in 12th season as the Hartwick College head equestrian coach. She has over 40 years of riding & training experience & over 20 years of instructing experience. Sousa's equestrian jo...

#93 Polocrosse with Ryan Murphy

Ryan's passion for Polocrosse began at 8 years old when he was introduced to the sport by his pony club. From pony club polocrosse on small ponies, Ryan began his international travel to the UK in ...

#92 Certified Horsemanship Association – Jacqueline Tiley

CHA is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership association, founded in 1967. CHA certifies equine professionals, accredits equine facilities and provides resources to programs and equine professionals. The...

#91 Rider Claire Azar – Dartmouth College

Claire just completed her final term at Dartmouth College this past fall. At Dartmouth, she was Co-Captain of the equestrian team. In the IHSA she was Zone 1 Region 2 Cacchione Cup Rider in 2019. T...

#90 American Equestrian School/ICL Academy – Meghan Marinos

American Equestrian School gives riders more time to train, travel and compete + elite academics with equestrian coursework, character & leadership training, college & career quidance, netw...

#89 US Pony Club – President Jennifer Sweet

USPC started in 1954 to teach riding and the proper care of horses. It is based on The British Pony Club, which was created in 1929 as a junior branch of the Institute of the Horse. Pony Club's mai...

#88 Albion College Head Coach – Chris Mitchell

Chris joined the Albion equestrian coaching staff in September '22 after serving as head coach of the Randolph College WildCats in Lynchburg, VA for seven years and, prior to that, a 13-year tenure...

#87 Riders Hannah Williams & Lexie Stoebenau – Savannah College of Art & Design

Listen in as senior, Hannah, and first year, Lexie, talk about their experience of applying for school and what it is like riding for one of the top level equestrian schools, Savannah College of Ar...

#86 IHSA Alumni Association – Tammy Cranouski

Tammy Cranouski is the National Alumni Director for the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association. IHSAA is committed to connecting IHSA graduates, mentoring undergraduate students, offering competit...

#85 Equine Affaire – Coagi Long, President

Coagi Long, President and owner of Equine Affaire, Inc. has more than 19 years of experience with the company in a variety of areas. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Fin...

#84 Rider Emma Fass – Ringside Pro

Emma Fass is the Founder of Ringside Pro. She grew up riding and competing in VA and received her undergraduate degree at the University of VIrginia

#83 Midway University – Coach: Heath Gunnison

Heath grew up in Benson, VT in a horsey family and won multiple National and World Appaloosa Championships before becoming a trainer himself. He served as the head trainer at Midway University in M...

#82 Equestrian Careers – Mandee Flanders

Mandee is the Founder & host of the Leadline Podcast. It is a podcast for equestrian entrepreneurs and shares some "outside the box" equestrian professions. She hosts multiple equine business r...

#81 Middle Tennessee State University – Head Coach Ariel Higgins

Ariel has been the Director of Equestrian Programs and coach of the Middle Tennessee State University Equestrian Team since 2017. She has led the college team to many titles in the region, zone &am...

#80 Worcester State University – Rider Emma Gosselin

Emma from Worcester State University Club Equestrian Team talks about her experiences riding and running a club team. She also shares that she’s now teaching in a vocational/technical high school t...

#79 The Rider’s Closet

The Rider's Closet mission is to ensure that riding apparel is accessible to scholastic riding programs, pony clubs, equestrian camp programs, equine charities and individual riders in need. They w...

#78 Penn State Student – Julianna Empie

Julianna Empie is a rising senior at Penn State who is pursuing a degree in Animal Science with a minor in Equine Science. She is on the Penn State Equestrian Team and recently won the 2022 IHSA Ca...

#77 Cal Poly Pomona – Coach Kate McComas

Kate McComas is the IHSA coach for the California State Polytechnic University of Pomona. She is a graduate of the University of California San Diego and an IHSA alumni. In addition to running her ...

#76 Veterinarian – Ashley McCaughan Dartmouth College

Ashley rode for Sally on the Dartmouth College Varsity Equestrian team. Upon graduating, Ashley continued the pursuit of her dreams by attending Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine....

#75 Brown University – Coach: Michaela Scanlon & Rider: Daphne Maniatis

Michaela Scanlon is the only head coach in the history of the Brown varsity equestrian program, entering her 27th season. As a club team they have been able to qualify for IHSA National Championshi...

#74 EQfit – Ali Hartman

Ali Hartman is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a deep rooted passion with a deep rooted passion for equestrian athletes. She is the managing partner of Pro-Activity North Carolina and founder of ...

#73 Alumni Tournament of Champions

#72 Otterbein University – Head Coach Lindsay Yinger

Lindsay Yinger has been the head coach of the Otterbein College Equestrian Team since 2010. She has led the college team to many titles in the region, zone & nationally. Lindsay began her teach...

#71 Endicott College – Head Coach Megan Martin

Megan Martin has been the head coach of the Endicott equestrian team since 2021. Prior to joining the program, she led many students and programs at top horse shows around the country. She is a Ski...

#70 Albion College Western Rider – Aria Morgan

Aria Morgan will be graduating from Albion College in Albion, MI in 2024. Aria's entertaining podcast covers her high school career riding in YEDA in Western Horsemanship and Reining. She also disc...

#69 Miami University – Heather Pinnick

Heather Pinnick is the Head Coach for the Miami University equestrian team located in Ohio. She is a graduate from The University of Findlay with a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Science and ...

#68 Emerging Athletes Program – Amy Center

Amy Center is the chair of the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program. It was created to provide opportunities for young riders to advance their horsemanship education and ...

#67 University of Wisconsin-Madison – Andi Bill & Jamie Fortunato

Andi Bill is the University of Wisconsin-Madison head coach and co-owns Sugar Creek Stables LLC teaching both hunt seat and dressage lessons. She started her equestrian career showing ponies then m...

#66 Detroit Horse Power – David Silver

David Silver is the founder and Executive Director of Detroit Horse Power, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that teaches urban youth valuable life lessons through riding and caring for horses. David grew up a...

#65 The Equestrian Fitness Academy – Ifa Simmonds

Ifa Simmonds is a certified equestrian performance coach and creator of The Equestrian Fitness Academy (EFA). EFA is the premier fitness coaching program for equestrians in english and western disc...

#64 Masterson Method – Jim Masterson

The focus switches to the horses on this podcast featuring Jim Masterson of the Masterson Method. The Masterson Method is integrated equine performance bodywork that is an interactive process which...

#63 YEDA – Laura Smith & Ric Weitzel

The Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) is a program for 4th-12th grade Western riders that encourages development of skills, exposure to scholarships and offers connections with colleg...

#62 Albion College Head Coach Adam D’Agostino

Adam is the Western Head Coach at Albion College in Albion, MI. He has his BS and MBA from the University of Findlay and owns Empire Performance Horses. Listen in as Adam discusses the varsity team...

#61 Intercollegiate Polo – Cindy Halle

Cindy Halle is a lifelong polo player who is a representative for the United States Polo Association Intercollegiate Program. Being a collegiate polo player herself she earned four National Women’s...

#60 Green Is The New Blue – Anna Zygadlo

Anna Zygadlo graduated in 2019 from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Conservation and Sustainability. As a junior, Anna competed in the equitation and con...

#59 Rider Amanda Terbrusch University of New Hampshire

Amanda graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2020 with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Equine Studies. She spent 4 years on the UNH IHSA Team, and was a Captain both her Junior a...

#58 University of Lynchburg Head Coach Phillip Williamson

Phillip Williamson is Director of Equestrian and Head Coach at the University of Lynchburg. In this role he oversees both the IHSA and NCEA teams.  Williamson gradrated in 2016 with a equine studi...

#57 Michigan State University Head Coach Dr. Toree Williams

Dr. Toree Williams is the Michigan State University IHSA Western Coach and teaches in the MSU Animal Sciences Department located in East Lansing, MI. Listen in as Toree discusses the various teams ...

#56 Saint Mary of the Woods College Head Coach Tabatha Taylor

Tabatha is the Head Coach for the Hunter Seat and Western Equestrian Teams at Saint Mary of the Woods College (SMWC). As an alumni of West Texas A&M University (B.S. ’12) and Oklahoma State Uni...

#55 Rider Rob Jacobs St. Andrews University

Rob Jacobs is a trainer, judge and clinician based in Seattle. Rob has his BA and MBA from St Andrews University and takes the listeners through his journey from his college search through his curr...

#54 Randolph-Macon College Director Dana Lesesne

Dana Lesesne is a lifelong equestrian who started in Pony Club and worked her way up . up tp 1* level and recieved her Pony Club "A" rating. She has a BA in English from Sweet Briar College and stu...

#53 Rider Lily Rhodes- University of Lynchburg

Lily Rhodes is a Junior at the University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA. Listen in as she takes us on a journey from an accident when she was 14 to riding Para-Dressage to where she is today as a H...

#52 Intercollegiate Eventing with Leslie Threlkeld

Leslie Threlkeld is the Chair of the USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Committee and lives in NC.  Leslie discusses the origins of collegiate eventing and how it has grown and progressed through the ye...

#51 Daniel Stewart #2

Daniel Stewart joins the podcast for part two of his interview on equestrian sport psychology, athletics and performance.  In this episode Daniel enlightens the listeners on developing motivational...

#50 Daniel Stewart

We are celebrating the 50th episode with special guest Coach Daniel Stewart. Daniel has been coaching for the past 25 years, is an acclaimed author of four books and is one of the world's leading e...

#49 Equine Career Coach Dr. Elizabeth James

Dr. Elizabeth James is the founder of Equine Career Coach which helps students and clients achieve their dream careers.  Elizabeth earned her BS from the U. of Nebraska, her MA from U. of CA Davis ...

#48 Rider Marin Gilliland U of CA Davis

Marin Gilliland from Honolulu, Hawaii is in her first year as a Division I student athlete for the Univ. of CA Davis NCEA Equestrian Team.  Listen in as Marin describes what it's like to ride in Ha...

#47 Discussion Of The State Of The Equestrian Industry

Listen in as Stanford Coach Vanessa Bartsch interviews podcast host Sally Batton about raising children in the equine industry, the state of equine programs today and the pros & cons of the IHS...

#46 The Athletic Equestrian book by host Sally Batton

The tables are turned on podcast host Sally Batton as she's interviewed by Stanford Head Coach Vanessa Bartsch. Listen in to this episode as Sally discusses her new book The Athletic Equestrian as ...

#45 The Equestrian College Advisor Randi Heathman

The Equestrian College Advisor

#44 Equus Film & Arts Festival

The Athletic Equestrian Riding in College series podcast has just won the 2021 Best Educational Podcast Winnie Award from the Equus Film & Arts Festival.  Founder and Director Lisa Diersen disc...

#43 Rider Staci Mannella Dartmouth College

As a Division I Equestrian athlete and a two-time Paralympian, Staci Mannella has proven that her dreams are limitless regardless of her Achromatopsia, a genetic eye condition that has caused her t...

#42 U of CA Davis Head Coach Jessie Weisinger

University of California, Davis

#41 Collegiate Rodeo with Roger Walters

National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA)

#40 University of Findlay Head Coach Brittany Veninger Friesner

University of Findlay

#39 Interscholastic Equestrian Association

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is an organization which allows 4th-12th graders the opportunity to compete in a catch-ride format and is celebrating its 20th year.  Listen in as C...

#38 Alfred University Head Coach Steve Shank

Steve Shank is the Equestrian Program Director for Alfred University located in Alfred, NY and is also the Western IHSA Team Head Coach.  Steve discusses the various tracks available to students at...

#37 Rider Rachel Salera Kay Life after College

Rachel Salera Kay graduated from Delaware Valley University in 2016 with a degree in Media and Communication and a minor in Equine Management.  Rachel works as a Product Manager for Schneider's Sad...

#36 Athletic Equestrian League

Listen in as the tables are turned on podcast host Sally Batton and she's interviewed about the Athletic Equestrian League, a riding league for 1st-12th graders and adults.  AEL coach and Ferrum Co...

#35 Johnson & Wales University Head Coach Dirk Fogg

Dirk Fogg is the Head Coach of the Johnson & Wales University Varsity IHSA team located in Providence, RI.  Dirk has his BA from Skidmore College and his MBA from Johnson & Wales.  He has b...

#34 Cazenovia College Head Coach Amy Sherrick-Von Schiller

Amy Sherrick-von Schiller is an Associate Professor of Equine Business Management and Head Coach of the Cazenovia College IHSA Team located in Cazenovia, NY. Amy has her BA from Hamilton College an...

#33 Equitana USA

Equitana USA, Lexington Horse Park, Lexington, KY

#32 Intercollege Dressage Association Director Ginger Henderson

Ginger Henderson is the President of the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) and is the Chair of the Equestrian Studies department at Averett University in Danville, VA.  She is a graduate o...

#31 University of SC Head Coach Boo Major

Boo Major enters her 24th year as the Head Coach of the University of South Carolina (USC) NCEA Equestrian Team.  Boo has both her BA and MA from the University of South Carolina and was named the ...

#30 Goucher College Head Coach Jen Smith

Jen Smith is the Equestrian Director and IHSA Head Coach at Goucher College located in Baltimore, MD. Jen graduated from Lynchburg College and has been working at Goucher since 2007 where she start...

#29 Sweet Briar Head Coach Lizzie Fisch

Lizzie Fisch is the Associate Director, Head IHSA Coach and Assistant NCEA Coach of the Sweet Briar College Equestrian Program in Sweet Briar, VA.  Lizzie is a graduate of Randolph-Macon College an...

#28 Ohio State University Head Coach Ollie Griffith

Ollie has built a successful career based on developing World Champions within the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) and American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). Ollie conducts Reining an...

#27 American National Riding Commission Director Patte Zumbrun

Patte Zumbrun is the chair of the American National Riding Commission (ANRC) which promotes the American system of forward riding within schools, colleges, universities, and public or private ridin...

#26 Equestrian Entrepreneur and College Student Kaelyn Kennedy

Kaelyn Kennedy is the owner and creative director of TKEQ The Shop.  Kaelyn is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Canada and started TKEQ when she was only 17.  TKEQ is based in ...

#25 St Andrews University Head Coach Ashley Duda

Ashley Duda is the Head Coach of the St Andrews University IHSA team located in Laurinburg, NC.  Ashley is also an Assistant Professor in the Equine Studies program and coaches the ANRC and the out...

#24 Skidmore College Head Coach Belinda Colgan

Belinda Colgan is the Head Coach of the Skidmore College Varsity Equestrian Team located in Saratoga Springs, NY. After graduating from Skidmore College in 2004 she stayed on as the barn manager th...

#23 Rider Chloe Kerschl Sweet Briar College

Chloe Kerschl was born and raised in Lexington, Virginia and was soon introduced to her first pony by her horse-loving mother. She has always had a love for horses which is why after a couple years...

#22 Equestrian Talent Search Director Jim Arrigon

Equestrian Talent Search

#21 Metropolitan Equestrian Team Director Jane DaCosta

Jane Dacosta is the Executive Director and Founder of the Metropolitan Equestrian Team (MET). MET has branches in NY, CT, MD, GA, TX, MS and UT. MET’s mission is based on Jane’s belief that quality...

#20 Cornell University Head Coach Joanna Novakovic

Cornell University Equestrian Team

#19 Stanford University Head Coach Vanessa Bartsch

Stanford Equestrian Team

#18 Texas A & M Head Coach Tana McKay

Head Coach of the Texas A&M Equestrian Team

#17 Lake Erie College Director Mary Pardee & Head Coach Sarah Dwyer

Lake Erie College

#16 Hollins University Head Coach Sherri West

Hollins University Head Coach

#15 Riders Dartmouth College Daisy Freund & Olivia Champ

                    Daisy Freund & Olivia Champ As past competitors on the varsity Dartmouth College Equestrian Team, Daisy and Olivia share their experiences both on the team and during their...

#14 Oklahoma State University Head Coach Larry Sanchez

Head Coach Oklahoma State University

#13 Intercollege Horse Shows Association with Peter Cashman & Kelly Francfort

Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association

#12 College Preparatory Invitational with Director Lindsay Martin

President of the CPI

#11 The Plaid Horse Publisher Piper Klemm

Publisher of The Plaid Horse and Equine Classes Professor

#10 Delaware Valley University Head Coach Cory Kieschnick

Head Coach Delaware Valley Equestrian Team

#9 West Texas A & M Head Coach Amanda Love Ellis

Head Coach West Texas A & M Equestrian

#8 National Collegiate Equestrian Association Director Leah Holland Fiorentino

National Collegiate Equestrian Association Executive Director

#7 Dartmouth College Head Coach Tenley Struhs Walsh

Head Coach Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

#6 Centenary University Head Coach Michael Dowling

Head Co-Coach Michael Dowling, Centenary University, Hackettstown, NJ

#5 Savannah College of Art & Design Head Coach Ashley Henry

Savannah College of Art & Design Head Coach, Savannah, GA

#4 Mount Holyoke College Head Coach CJ Law

Mount Holyoke College Head Coach, South Hadley, MA

#3 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Founder Bob Cacchione

IHSA Founder, Fairfield, CT

#2 University of NH Head Coach Christina Keim

Christina Keim, University of New Hampshire IHSA Coach, Durham, NH

#1 Podcast Host Sally Batton

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, o...