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Nicky Overgaard
Instructor - Equine Science
Agriculture Department
Office: 100A UTOC
Phone: 218-281-8127
E-mail: novergaa@umn.edu
A familiar face to the University of Minnesota, Crookston Equestrian program, Nicky Overgaard enters her first season as an assistant coach after serving as head coach from 1997-2000. Her primary duties will include working with the Western team.
Nicky is a previous IHSA Rider and founding member of the Golden Eagle Equestrian team. She led the Golden Eagles to Hunt and Western IHSA Regional Championships during the 1997-1998 season. That same season, Nicky coached Emily Whetmore and Anita Stark to the IHSA nationals. She has also coached multiple riders to IHSA Zone Championships.
A native of Red Lake Falls, Minn., Nicky graduated fro U of M, Crookston in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Equine Industries Management. She also received a Master’s Degree in Management from the University of Mary in 2005.
For the past ten years, Nicky has served as an instructor in the University of Minnesota, Crookston Equine program. She and her husband Jamie reside in East Grand Forks, Minn. with their three children Austin (7), Justin (4) and Braden (7 months).
Courses Taught:
- EqSc 1000 - Light Horse Driving (f, s)
- EqSc 1300 - Saddle Seat Equitation (f,
s)
- EqSc 2112 - Riding Instructor Training
(f)
- EqSc 3303 - Equine Reproductive
Techniques (s)
- EqSc 3412 - Equine Behavior and Training
(f)
- EqSc 3413 - Horse Training and Showing
(f, s)
- EqSc 3441 - Topics in Advanced Western
(f)
- EqSc 3443 - Topics in Advanced
Equitation Over Fences (f)
Other Responsibilities:
Educational Background:
- B.S. in Equine Industries Management
from the University of Minnesota, Crookston
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