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Tag: Equestrian Alumni

UF Riding Instructor Posthumously Inducted into Hall of Fame

The late University of Findlay riding instructor and coach, Clark Bradley, was posthumously inducted this fall into the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Hall of Fame, receiving one of the highest honors bestowed in the equestrian industry. Bradley was inducted in the AQHA Class of 2023 along with three other highly accomplished equestrians and three […]

Life as a UF Equestrian Student During COVID-19 Pandemic

There’s no doubt that the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) has made a vast impact on the University’s Equestrian Studies Programs. Students have had to adjust from being in the barns experiencing hands-on learning and riding five days a week to now completing all assignments virtually. Haley Hammond, senior Western Equestrian Studies and Marketing double major, is […]

Cindy Morehead Among First IHSA Hall of Fame Inductees

Former Equestrian Studies instructor Cindy Morehead ’81 is among the inaugural group of equine professionals inducted into the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Hall of Fame. Only recently created, the IHSA will use the Hall of Fame to recognize people, horses, and teams for their outstanding competitive achievement, exceptional contributions to the IHSA, success or […]

Pierpoint resident Brenda Hanson wins the Versatile Horse and Rider Competition

(Written by Lauren Locke, a reporter for Gazette Newspapers, Great Lakes Printing. Story originally published April 26, 2019). PIERPONT – With a high score of 65 points, a completion of the course in 4 minutes and 55 seconds, along with her first champion ribbon on Friday, April 12, to accompany the feat, Pierpont resident and […]

Equine Grad Enjoys Prosperous Career with U.S. Equestrian Federation

Mark Coley ’11 has been busy since graduating five years ago with his Bachelor of Science in Equestrian Studies, English riding emphasis and Equine Business Management. Coley has worked with the United States Olympic Committee, nationally syndicated television networks, such as NBC, and even partnered with First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative. All of […]

UF Student Takes a Business Approach to the Equine Industry

A recent graduate from the University of Findlay is creating a lot of buzz in the equestrian community of the Midwest. Combining her equine business and marketing degrees Pam Pivaronas ’15, CEO at Equinity Therapy Solutions, has been able to create a niche for herself and her company. Just as human athletes require physical maintenance so do […]

Equestrian Alumna Now VP of Equine Affaire

Coagi Long ’03 B.S. Equestrian Studies, Business Administration (Marketing) Career: Vice President, Program Director & Fantasia Coordinator for Equine Affaire How do you think your education at UF prepared you for your career? My UF education was a perfect fit for my career at Equine Affaire. I started as a marketing associate and later transitioned […]