Congrats NCEA Riders of the Month! Kaylee Mellott/Horsemanship, Taylor Brown/Reining
Kaylee Mellott and Only In Showbiz, aka “Juan,” winners of Youth Western Riding and Youth Horsemanship at the 2016 NSBA World Show.
NCEA SEPTEMBER RIDERS OF THE MONTH
Equitation Over Fences: Karianna Knezevich, New Mexico State
- Posted a 3-0 record in Equitation Over Fences during the month of September, including wins against opponents from top-10-ranked Baylor and Fresno State.
- Earned an MVP honor in her 83-82 win against an opponent from Fresno State.
- Averaged a score of 80.33 during the month of September and defeated her opponents by an average margin of 7.67 points.
Equitation On The Flat: Kylina Chalack, Fresno State
- Posted a 2-0-1 record in Equitation On The Flat during the month of September, including a win against top-10 opponent New Mexico State and a tie against No. 5 Baylor.
- Earned an MVP honor in her 79-76 victory against an opponent from New Mexico State.
- Averaged a score of 78.67 during the month of September and defeated her opponents by an average margin of four points in her two victories.
Horsemanship: Kaylee Mellott, Baylor
- The only Baylor rider to ride in each of the month’s four meets, including three in two days at the Willis Invitational.
- Finished a perfect 4-0 in Horsemanship during the month of September, including three wins against ranked opponents.
- Posted three MVP honors in her four meets this past month.
- Registered an average score of 75.38 during her four meets in the opening month of the season.
Taylor Brown with Just Hit Town, 2014 AQHYA Reserve World Champion in Trail.
Reining: Taylor Brown, Fresno State
- Posted a 3-0 record in Reining during the month of September, earning three MVP honors.
- Two of her victories came against opponents from top-10 teams New Mexico State and Baylor.
- Averaged a score of 70 during the month of September and defeated her opponents by an average of six points.
