TCU Announces the Addition of Dittrich
12/2/2015 12:00:00 AM | Equestrian
"We are really looking forward to having Claire on our team," said Western Head Coach Melissa Dukes. "She is an exceptional person who will bring a lot to TCU."
Dittrich, who hails from Tilden, Neb., will don the Purple and White next season after being a 2015 NRHA Non Pro Derby finalist. A 2015 NRBC Youth 14-18 Champion, Dittrich qualified for the 2015 AQHYA World Show in Reining, while ranking in the top-10 in the 2014 AQHA Youth High Point in the discipline.
Dittrich has earned numerous championship accolades during her prep career, including being named the 2014 NRBC Youth Challenge Champion, the 2014 CPRHA Non Pro Derby Champion and the 2014 NRHA Affiliate Finals Youth 14-18 Champion. She has also qualified for the AQHYA World Show in Reining and placed in the top-20 at the NRHA Affiliate Finals Non Pro.
In 2014, she placed third overall in the non-pro division at the NCRHA Affiliate Horse Show, while earning AQHA Youth Performance Register of Merit award.
A senior at Elkhorn Valley High School, Dittrich has excelled in the classroom during her distinguished career, being named to the NVC Principal's all-academic team and ranking third overall in her class. She has been an academic all-state and all-conference selection in music and band, respectively, while earning letters in band, dance, basketball and volleyball. A member of the National Honors Society, Dittrich is also the Student Council and National Reining Horse Youth Association Vice President.
