E49: The Ride- Conner Smith

Nichole and Jillian talk with the head coach of Midway University's equestrian team for an in-depth discussion on collegiate riding.

This episode of the Ride is brought to you by Bimeda. Nichole and Jillian sit down with the head western coach of Midway University’s equestrian team, Conner Smith. They discuss how Conner found his way to riding IHSA in college and what inspired him to launch his coaching career at such a young age. With Jillian and Nichole also riding for a team in college, this episode is filled with information about the collegiate riding experience. Conner explains what he looks for in a potential team member and what to do if you are considering joining a collegiate riding team. 

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