In 2020-21, the University of Mary Washington Athletic Department is continuing its student-athlete spotlight series, "Inside the Nest", presented by Virginia Lottery. Today, we meet a senior from the equestrian team, Ruth Wilmot!

Name: Ruth Wilmot

Sport: Equestrian

Hometown: Columbia, MD

Major: Classics: Latin

Favorite Class:

Advanced Latin Grammar and Composition

Favorite Professor:

Any of the Classics professors! They're great!

Favorite part about being a UMW student-athlete:

Your team becomes your family. If you need help studying or anything else, your team is there to support you! I never rode before I came to UMW, but my team really encouraged me as I was learning about horses and equitation.

Favorite thing to do in Fredericksburg:

Definitely window shopping downtown with friends. Or walking the Canal Path.

Fun fact about me:

I never rode horses before I came to UMW. I started on the equestrian team as a walk-trot rider.

Favorite UMW memory:

There are way too many to choose from. One of my favorite memories is putting on a Latin play with my classmates junior year. It was a lot of fun!

What has playing at UMW meant to you:

Riding on the equestrian team has been one of my favorite experiences at UMW. It taught me time management skills, confidence, and so many other things.

Post-graduate plans:

I'm taking a year off to work as a paralegal before attending law school.

I would like to thank:

My scholarship donor Irene who has supported me through all four years. I wouldn't be able to do what I have done without her! Also, the equestrian coaches for teaching me how to ride.