TCU Equestrian Dominates W Texas A&M at Fort Worth Stock Show
FORT WORTH, Texas – Riding at John Justin Arena, as part of the annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, the TCU equestrian team dominated West Texas A&M, 15-1, on Thursday night.
Director of Equestrian Haley Schoolfield says, “What a great day for our team. We had a great opponent in West Texas and we had some good rides. There were also some places we can tighten up. We will get right to work on that tomorrow as we prepare for traveling next week. We thank the many parents, alumni, and fans that spent the day with us.”
The Rundown
In the morning portion of the competition, held at Turning Point Ranch in Springtown, Texas, the Horned Frogs topped the Buffs, 4-0, in Equitation over Fences. Bri Gonzalez took home the Most Outstanding Performer honor, winning 84-62 on Java. Patty Gill and Courtney May both won their first rides of the season, 81-69 and 79-67, respectively.
TCU also swept West Texas A&M, 4-0, in Equitation on the Flat. Jada Taylor took the MOP, the first of her career, winning 80-65. Niki Barnes was the high scorer of the event earning an 85 on Pim.
The meet then shifted down Jacksboro Highway as the Frogs and Buffaloes met up at the John Justin Arena to compete in Western. The Frogs won three points in Reining with Skylar Smith, Bella Andrews and Anna Adams earning wins. Bella Andrews picked up the first win of her collegiate career with a 71.5-70 victory on Bud.
The meet concluded with TCU earning its third sweep of the day in Horsemanship. The Frogs were led by Drew Rogers and Marah Huston who earned 74 and 74.5, respectively. Drew Rogers won the MOP, while Anna Hauter and Natalia DeVencenty also picked up points.
Notes
– Today’s meet marks the third consecutive year TCU has competed in the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
– TCU has now won two consecutive Stock Show meets.
– When TCU won the meet last year, the Frogs went on to win three of their next four meets.
– Six Horned Frogs recorded their first wins of the season.
– TCU moves to 3-0 all-time against West Texas A&M. This was the first meeting between the Frogs and Buffs since 2011.
Up Next
TCU will take to the road as it heads East for a showdown with Sweet Briar and South Carolina next Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9.
