Two WWU Students Win World Championships

10/10/2007 Mary Ann Beahon
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Two of William Woods University’s equestrian students won world championships at the 4th Annual Friesian USEF World and Grand National Championships. The show was held Oct. 4-8 in St. Louis, Mo.

David Trail, a sophomore from Rock, W. Va., rode Oedse K to a National Championship in Country Pleasure Amateur and World Championship in Open Country Pleasure.

Leslie Mohme, a sophomore from Bastrop, Texas, also riding Oedse K, won the World Championship in Country Pleasure Amateur.

Oedse K, better known as “Desi,” is the only Dutch horse at WWU.

CUTLINE: David Trail on Oedse K.