ECA Live with Catherine Feb21

LIVE on Monday the 22nd - Virtual Horse Shows & Prospective College Athletes

Continuing the virtual interview series:

Conversations to Give You a Leg Up

Have virtual horse shows changed the game?

For a lot of riders in 2020, they certainly did. For teams in the IHSA, the virtual option provided a new challenge and new opportunities, but for prospective students, what does it mean when for their recruiting prospects this cycle? Randi and Wesleyan College coach Catherine Baker will talk about all of this and more LIVE Monday, February 22 at 7:00 pm Eastern / 4:00 pm Pacific, including:

  • What was it like for colleges to transition to a virtual format this year?

  • What lessons did coaches and riders take away from the changes?

  • How can prospective riders use virtual shows to their advantage when reaching out to coaches?

  • Plus video tips and tricks!

Guest Catherine Baker serves as head coach for the Wesleyan College (GA) equestrian team, director for the Nancy Ellis Knox Equestrian Center, adjunct professor, senior associate athletic director, and community lessons instructor. Her goal is for students to learn lessons and skills from working with horses that they can use in every aspect of their lives.Baker earned her bachelor of science degree in biology from St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas, and master's degrees from Texas A&M University (educational administration) and The University of Arkansas (business administration). Her certifications include Licensed Official FEI Federation - Equestrian International and IEA Steward.