TCU
Delaware State
TCU Drops Delaware State Friday, 10-5
11/11/2016 12:00:00 AM | Equestrian
WACO, Texas - The No. 9 ranked TCU equestrian program swept MOP accolades Friday en route to a 10-5 victory over Delaware State.
The Rundown
The Horned Frogs, now 3-2 on the season, made quick work of the Hornets in Hunt Seat Friday, scoring a 5-2 decision. Junior Jayme Omand earned MOP accolades in Equitation on the Flat and Equitation over Fences, respectively.
In Equitation on the Flat, Omand dropped Molly Gara, 89-84. Senior Kari Hancock was also victorious, upending Vanessa Rabito, 88-77. Hancock, the Big 12 Rider of the Month, is now 3-0-1 on the season in the discipline. Reining All-America honoree Molly Peddicord appeared to have scored a point for the Frogs on the Flat, but ended up battling Haley Anderson to a 78-78 draw.
Omand moved to 2-0 on the day in Equitation over Fences by defeating Gara again, 87-86. Carley Barnett and Emery Hanson both scored points for the Purple and White Friday in the discipline, downing Rachel Dantley and Emily Nelson, respectively.
TCU posted a 5-3 victory on the Western side Friday afternoon. Josie Mootz and Brooke Boyle brought home MOP honors in Waco.
In Horsemanship, Mootz improved to 2-2 on the year with a 73.5-71.5 victory over Shelbe Jarrett. Rylee Morgan scored the other point for the Frogs, dropping Emily Fick, 74.5-69.5.
Boyle earned her third MOP of the young season in Reining with a 72-70 win over Cheyenne Adams. Freshman Carly Lombard continued her hot streak, riding Wanda to a 67.5-66.5 win. Lombard is now 5-0 on the year. Abbey Kliewer rounded out the TCU notables, defeating Aubrey Braham.
Quote of the Meet
Haley Schoolfield, TCU Director of Equestrian
"As a staff, we are so proud of how our team performed across the board. We had some breakthrough moments against a capable Delaware State team that showed our work at home is paying off. Taking the MOP's in each event was the icing on the cake and each rider was deserving of her honor. We thank Baylor for hosting us today and are excited to compete with them tomorrow."
TCU Notes
• TCU improved to 3-2 on the season.
• TCU swept MOP accolades on Friday.
• Freshman Carly Lombard is now 5-0 on the season in Reining.
• Jayme Omand went 2-0 on the day with two MOP honors.
• Kari Hancock is now 3-0-1 on the season in Equitation on the Flat.
Up Next
TCU will return to take on Baylor tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. CT.
