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WEQ Weekly is back with another episode, brought to you by Educated Rider! 

We’re seven weeks into NCEA competition and closing in on postseason! Maddy and Raegan break down the latest matchups as the regular season winds down and teams fight to lock in their rankings.

This week, we’re joined by Auburn’s Alexia Tordoff for an unfiltered conversation about balancing horsemanship and reining at the D1 level. Alexia opens up about the challenges of collegiate equestrian, from checking your ego to navigating the pressures of competing at Auburn, a program known for its culture of hard work and excellence.

Plus, Maddy & Raegan read write-ins from current and former collegiate equestrians, sharing what they wish they knew before stepping onto the college riding scene. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to thrive at the collegiate level, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

We will be on a brief break for the next two weeks before diving head first into postseason coverage! Stay tuned into our social media for updates in the meantime! 

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WEQ Weekly is back with another episode, brought to you by Educated Rider! 

We’re officially six weeks into NCEA competition, and things are heating up! Maddy and Raegan break down the biggest matchups from the weekend—who dominated, who surprised, and what it all means—before looking ahead to the can’t-miss meets coming up next.

But that’s not all…

This week, we’re joined by Fresno State’s Olivia Ferro and Ali Heupel for an inside look at what it really takes to ride at the collegiate level. They’re sharing why they chose Fresno, how the team’s culture impacts performance, and what it takes to bounce back from adversity. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a college equestrian team, you won’t want to miss this one!

All that and more on this week’s episode of WEQ Weekly!

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WEQ Weekly is back with another episode brought to you by Educated Rider!

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome a special guest—Coach Ashley Duda, the newly appointed Jumping Seat Coach for the University of South Carolina. With a wealth of experience in training top equestrian talent and leading teams to victory, Coach Duda shares her insights on the evolution of collegiate equestrian and what’s in store for USC.

We dive into her coaching journey, discuss the unique culture of USC’s equestrian program, and explore how she and her fellow coaches are building a championship team. Plus, Coach Duda gives her advice to aspiring collegiate equestrians! 

On the Road:
📍 Maddy will be at Sun Circuit from Feb. 28 – March 9.

If you’re there and want to connect, DM us @educated__rider!

All that and more on this week’s episode of WEQ Weekly!

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WEQ Weekly is back with another episode brought to you by Educated Rider!

This week, we’re breaking down last weekend’s meets, analyzing key scores, and looking ahead at what’s next in the rankings. Who’s climbing, who’s slipping, and what does it all mean for the season? We’ve got you covered.

We’re also mythbusting some of the biggest misconceptions about college equestrian recruitment—because not everything you hear is true. Plus, we’re tackling a listener question about social media and how it plays into the recruiting process.

On the Road:
📍 Maddy will be at Sun Circuit from Feb. 28 – March 9.

If you’re there and want to connect, DM us @educated__rider!

All that and more on this week’s episode of WEQ Weekly!

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WEQ Weekly is back with another episode brought to you by Educated Rider with Raegan Rast & Maddy Buchanan.

This week, we’re recapping last weekend’s meets and looking ahead at what’s coming up. We’re also diving into the success of our first Ride to Recruitment session and all the incredible feedback we received. Missed it? No worries—the next session is happening on February 23!

We’re also welcoming our very first guest, Zoe Williams! Zoe is a junior on OSU’s Jumping Seat team from Flower Mound, TX, studying Sports Management with a Minor in Law & Legal Studies. She’s giving us an inside look at her recruiting journey, what it’s really like riding for OSU, and the opportunities in college equestrian beyond competing.

Also, be the among the first to learn about the new NCEA Leadership committee. Follow @NCEALeadership on IG for more!

On the Road:
📍 Catch Raegan at Thermal on Feb. 15 & 16! 

📍 Maddy will be at Sun Circuit from February 28th – March 9th. 

If you’re there and want to connect, DM us @educated__rider!

Rankings discussed this week were as 2/10/2025

All that and more on this week’s episode of WEQ Weekly!

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Welcome to the first episode of WEQ Weekly! We’re kicking things off by breaking down everything you need to know about the collegiate equestrian season. We’ll dive into the latest rankings, compare the fall and spring seasons, and discuss the differences between dual-discipline and single-discipline standings. Plus, we’ll preview upcoming meets, answer listener questions, and take a trip down memory lane as we relive the glory days.

Rankings discussed this week were as of 1/28/2025

**SMU - 5 home meets 

Brought to you by Educated Rider: Raegan Rast & Maddy Buchanan

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Welcome to WEQ Weekly! The ultimate podcast for all things collegiate equestrian.

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