TCU Equestrian: One More Horse, One More Rider

The No. 1 TCU team defeated No. 8 Delaware State at John Justin Arena in Fort Worth

Tyler Brown | Jan 29, 2024

TCU Equestrian: One More Horse, One More Rider /

The No. 1 TCU equestrian team demolished No. 8 Delaware State 14-5, and, for the first time in program history, moved to 7-0 on Thursday at John Justin Arena.

The Frogs earned all four of the Most Outstanding Performer awards. Ashleigh Scully, Lily Goldstein, Kaylene Cunningham, and Mattie Dukes achieved respective MOPs in Fences, Flat, Reining, and Horsemanship.

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The Horned Frogs started strong in Fences, finishing 3-2. Tying her career-high score at 90, Scully earned the first point for the Frogs. Sydney Berube earned the second point, with a score of 89, and secured the win for the Frogs with an 82, winning on Kiki.

TCU's riding ladies performed even more impressively in flat, sweeping the competition 5-0. Goldstein began the event, and with a score of 84 earned the first point for the Frogs. The freshman remains undefeated (7-0) in her collegiate career. Scully followed up with a 77. Laurel Smith scored 80 on Mac. Furthering the momentum, Franki Guidi won with a 77. Ella Bostwick closed the event with a score of 68 on Stryker.

The Western events began with reining, where the Frogs vanquished the Hornets 3-1. Giorgia Medows gave the Frogs a stellar start, with a 72 on Snoop Dog. Dukes retorted with a 68.5-66.5 win on Alfie. Cunningham earned her first career MOP, scoring a 72.5 on Britney.

The meet ended with Horsemanship. Shea Graham earned the first point, with a 74 on Jake. Payton Boutelle topped her opponent, 77-72.5, on Hector. Dukes brought it all home with a 78 on Bob, and in doing so, earned her fourth MOP in the event and continued her undefeated streak this season (7-0).

Next Up:

The Horned Frogs will host Fresno State on Friday, Feb. 2 at KSM Bear Creek Farms at 10 am. TCU is 1-0 against the Bulldogs this season--with the latest matchup coming on Oct. 20 in Fresno, Calif. where the Frogs were victorious 15-5.

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Published Jan 29, 2024

TYLER BROWN

Tyler Brown graduated from TCU in 2007. After brief stints in Glasgow, Scotland and Durango, CO, he returned to Fort Worth where he currently resides. He is happy to be writing for KillerFrogs while working on a new novel.