In the know with Ashton Mickunas
8/12/2008 12:00:00 AM | Equestrian
Aug. 12, 2008
FORT WORTH, Texas
GoFrogs.com recently sat down with TCU Equestrian sophomore, Ashton Mickunas, to talk about last year's Western National Championship winning team.
On winning the 2008 Varsity Equestrian Western National Championship:
"I was so excited and couldn't stop smiling. I was extremely happy for the team and all that we had accomplished."
On her favorite moment in winning the Championship:
"One of my favorite moments was when we were all hugging and crying after we realized we had won. I also enjoyed the time we spent pumping each other up before we competed in the last round. It was a very serious and intense moment and we all knew we had to come home with the win."
On the National Championship being the first match she competed in the Reining:
"I had only been doing the reining for a few months before the championship and was nervous to be competing against girls who had been riding reiners for years, but I love competing under pressure."
On her hopes for the 2008-09 season:
"I hope we can take the whole team to nationals, not just the Western team. I would like to become a very strong competitor and improve as much as I can in every aspect of the sport."
On events she's competed in this summer:
"I competed at the Texas Classic in Fort Worth, Texas, and placed third in the Limited Non-Pro Class. I also competed at the NRHA Derby and won the Limited Non-Pro Class with a high score of 216."
On her typical summer day:
"I workout twice a week in the TCU weight room with Coach Gephardt. After my workouts I head to the barn and ride three to four horses depending on my schedule. I also spend lots of time on the weekends with my family and friends."
On life outside of Equestrian:
"I like working out, going to church, and going camping and fishing. I just really enjoy being outdoors most of the time."
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