United Equestrian Conference Announces Sept. Riders of the Month

The United Equestrian Conference has announced its September Riders of the Month, honoring top performances in each of the four disciplines.

Equitation Over Fences Rider of the Month: Jessica Andronowitz, South Dakota State

· Went 3-0 on the month of September in Equitation Over Fences, averaging a score of 85.3 over the course of her three competitions.

· Earned a score of 90 in Equitation Over Fences to garner MVP honors and help her team to a win against then-No. 9 New Mexico State on Sept. 26.

· Each of her three victories came away from home against ranked opponents.

· Defeated her opponents by an average of 4.3 points.

Equitation On The Flat Rider of the Month: Randi Pomrehn, Fresno State

· Posted a 2-0-1 record in the month of September in Equitation On The Flat, averaging a score of 77.3.

· The impressive weekend came at the Willis Invitational in Waco, Texas, in her first three meets as a collegiate rider. All three competitions came away from home, including two against nationally ranked foes.

· Garnered two Equitation On The Flat MVP honors in her three competitions.

Horsemanship Rider of the Month: Katherine Ehrman, New Mexico State

· As a true freshman, posted a win and earned an MVP honor in her first collegiate competition – her only Horsemanship ride in the month of September.

· Posted a score of 75.5 in her only competition for a win against her opponent from South Dakota State.

Reining Rider of the Month: Taylor Brown, Fresno State

· Posted a perfect 3-0 record in Reining for the month of September with one MVP honor.

· Averaged a score of 68.7 and defeated her opponents by an average of 1.8 points.

· Helped her team to a 2-1 record at the Willis Invitational, including wins against SMU and UT-Martin.

· All three rides came away from home, including two against nationally ranked opponents.

· Garnered Fresno State’s only point in reining against SMU, which proved the difference-maker in the 7-6 victory.