WEQ Weekly

From the Coach’s Corner: Inside Lynchburg Equestrian with Director of Equestrian Phillip Williamson | S2 E13

Season 2 Episode 13

Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.

0:00 | 54:17

Got questions? Want to share a story? We’d love to hear from you! Tap below to send us a text.

This week on WEQ Weekly, Raegan and Maddy break down the final rankings and seeding ahead of Nationals, along with a full recap of the Dual Discipline Conference Championships, where top programs made their final statements before postseason competition.

Then, in this week’s featured interview, they sit down with Phillip Williamson, Director of Equestrian at the University of Lynchburg, whose program has quickly risen to national prominence.

Fresh off Lynchburg’s third consecutive ODAC Championship, Williamson shares insight into building a championship-caliber program, developing team culture, and preparing riders for the intensity of postseason competition. The conversation dives into the differences between IHSA and NCEA formats, how recruiting works at the Division III level, and what truly makes a rider stand out.

They also explore the future of collegiate equestrian and what’s next for the sport as it continues to grow across divisions.

From postseason breakdowns to behind-the-scenes insight from one of the sport’s top coaches, this episode covers everything you need to know heading into Nationals.

We love bringing you WEQ Weekly! If you enjoy the podcast, show your support by following us on social media, subscribing, and leaving a rating. Your support means the world to us!

Instagram Facebook Website