TCU Signs 10 to Class of 2029
11/19/2024 9:47:00 AM | Equestrian
Frogs secure five western and five jumping seat signees
FORT WORTH – The Horned Frogs claimed 10 talented newcomers to join the equestrian program next year after signing National Letters of Intent in the early signing period, TCU Director of Equestrian Haley Schoolfield announced last Wednesday.
"Coach Dukes and Coach Fiorentino put together another impactful and powerful signing class. These women combine significant skill, mental toughness and academics. We are thrilled to officially welcome them to the Frog Family!"
Annie Kimball – Jumping Seat – Milton, Ga.
Brianna Cooper – Jumping Seat – McLean, Va.
Calla Thomas – Western – Saginaw, Mich.
Cassie Hacking – Western – Cedar City, Utah
Chandler Wilks – Jumping Seat – Canton, Ga.
Elivia Papcun – Western – Norwalk, Iowa
Lily Muzzy – Jumping Seat – Santa Ynez, Calif.
Madilynn LoPorto – Jumping Seat – Danville, Calif.
Piper Keller – Western – Yukon, Okla.
Rita Clausen – Western – Scottsdale, Ariz.
ANNIE KIMBALL – JUMPING SEAT – MILTON, GA.
"Annie is a bright and talented young woman who excels in and out of the arena. She is a honors student as well as an outstanding rider. She has experience working with all types of horses and her commitment to excellence in all areas will carry her forward here at TCU. She will make an outstanding addition to the TCU Equestrian Team along with the TCU campus!"
BRIANNA COOPER – JUMPING SEAT – MCLEAN, VA.
2024:
"We are thrilled to add Brianna as a member of the 2025 signing class. Bri has established herself as one of the top riders in the nation. She also has the advantage of working with a trainer who had her own success as a student-athlete and knows how to prepare her students for this demanding format. We are excited to see what Brianna does when she arrives to campus in the fall!"
CALLA THOMAS – WESTERN – SAGINAW, MICH.
"Calla has won numerous awards along with recently winning the championship at the Quarter Horse Congress in Reining for the second year in a row. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, and we look forward to having her become a Horned Frog!"
CASSIE HACKING – WESTERN – CEDAR CITY, UTAH
"Cassie is an accomplished NRHA rider who brings a lot of experience on different horses. Her ability and work ethic will make her an asset to the freshman class. We are excited that she signed to TCU and cannot wait for her arrival in August!"
CHANDLER WILKS – JUMPING SEAT – CANTON, GA.
2024:
HEAD JUMPING SEAT COACH LOGAN FIORENTINO
"Chandler brings a passion and energy to this class that is unrivaled. Growing up in the horse business, Chandler has ridden just about every type of horse you can imagine. She is seasoned and tested with success in the hunters and equitation rings. We cannot wait for her to land in Fort Worth and get to work!"
ELIVIA PAPCUN – WESTERN – NORWALK, IOWA
"Elivia is an exceptional young lady who has the ability to adapt to any horse. She is a very driven competitor, and we look forward to welcoming her to the Fort next fall!"
LILY MUZZY – JUMPING SEAT – SANTA YNEZ, CALIF.
2024:
"Lily comes from a true Frog Fam, and we are thrilled to officially add her as a member of the Equestrian Family. Lily is an outstanding young woman with a wealth of experience in all three rings. Lily is an exceptional hard worker who also has experience caring for and managing her top show horses. Her commitment to the details is unmatched and we are grateful she will join us in the fall!"
MADILYNN LOPORTO – JUMPING SEAT – DANVILLE, CALIF.
2024:
"We are so excited to welcome Madi to the TCU Equestrian Team. She has been one of the most consistent riders in the country for the past few seasons and has really established herself as a contender in the equitation and jumper rings. We are excited for her to join us in the fall!"
PIPER KELLER – WESTERN – YUKON, OKLA.
"Piper comes to us with an impressive list of awards! Her most recent is the title of Reserve World Champion at the 2024 AQHA World Championship Show in the Open Sr. Ranch Riding just last week! Piper has established herself as one of the top competitors in the nation while being an honors student. We are thrilled to have Piper join us in August!"
RITA CLAUSEN – WESTERN – SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.
"Rita is a leading non-pro rider in the NRHA. She has competed at the highest level racking up several impressive titles. Rita is a fierce competitor, and we look forward to what she will bring to the team. We can't wait to welcome her to TCU!"
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"Coach Dukes and Coach Fiorentino put together another impactful and powerful signing class. These women combine significant skill, mental toughness and academics. We are thrilled to officially welcome them to the Frog Family!"
The signing class consists of five riders for the Western Seat team and another five who will compete on the Jumping Seat team. These future Frogs arrive from eight different states across the country.
2024 TCU EQUESTRIAN FALL SIGNING CLASSAnnie Kimball – Jumping Seat – Milton, Ga.
Brianna Cooper – Jumping Seat – McLean, Va.
Calla Thomas – Western – Saginaw, Mich.
Cassie Hacking – Western – Cedar City, Utah
Chandler Wilks – Jumping Seat – Canton, Ga.
Elivia Papcun – Western – Norwalk, Iowa
Lily Muzzy – Jumping Seat – Santa Ynez, Calif.
Madilynn LoPorto – Jumping Seat – Danville, Calif.
Piper Keller – Western – Yukon, Okla.
Rita Clausen – Western – Scottsdale, Ariz.
ANNIE KIMBALL – JUMPING SEAT – MILTON, GA.
- 2 time top 24 finisher at the NHS Hamel Medal Finals
- EAP National Final Invitee
- Top ribbons in the age group equitation at the Capital Challenge Horse Show
- Qualified and competed at the USEF Medal Finals, ASPCA Maclay Regionals, USHJA Jumping Seat Final, NCEA Medal Finals, Gladstone Cup and USEF Junior Hunter Finals
"Annie is a bright and talented young woman who excels in and out of the arena. She is a honors student as well as an outstanding rider. She has experience working with all types of horses and her commitment to excellence in all areas will carry her forward here at TCU. She will make an outstanding addition to the TCU Equestrian Team along with the TCU campus!"
BRIANNA COOPER – JUMPING SEAT – MCLEAN, VA.
2024:
- First Place finish at the USEF Junior Hunter Finals
- Top placings in the Junior Hunters at the Devon Horse Show, Washington International Horse Show, Penn. National Horse Show, and the Kentucky Horse Park.
- Zone 3 Large Junior Hunter Champion
- Top ribbons at the Devon Horse Show
- HITS Ocala Circuit Reserve Champion in the Junior Hunters
- Top ribbons at WEC Ocala, Keswick, Kentucky.
- Grand Junior Hunter Champion at the Maryland Horse & Pony Show
- Top ribbons at the Penn National Horse Show and USEF Junior Hunter Finals
"We are thrilled to add Brianna as a member of the 2025 signing class. Bri has established herself as one of the top riders in the nation. She also has the advantage of working with a trainer who had her own success as a student-athlete and knows how to prepare her students for this demanding format. We are excited to see what Brianna does when she arrives to campus in the fall!"
CALLA THOMAS – WESTERN – SAGINAW, MICH.
- 10 x American Quarter Horse Congress Champion
- NRHA World Champion
- NRHA Reserve World Champion
- Non-Pro Futurity Reserve Champion
"Calla has won numerous awards along with recently winning the championship at the Quarter Horse Congress in Reining for the second year in a row. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, and we look forward to having her become a Horned Frog!"
CASSIE HACKING – WESTERN – CEDAR CITY, UTAH
- NRHA Rookie Level 1 affiliate Champion
- NRBC Top 10 Level 1
"Cassie is an accomplished NRHA rider who brings a lot of experience on different horses. Her ability and work ethic will make her an asset to the freshman class. We are excited that she signed to TCU and cannot wait for her arrival in August!"
CHANDLER WILKS – JUMPING SEAT – CANTON, GA.
2024:
- 3rd at the ASPCA Maclay Regionals
- Finished as the High Scoring Junior Rider at the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Finals
- 10th place in phase 1 of the USHJA Jump Seat Finals
- Top placings at throughout the country in the hunters and equitation
- Winner of the USEF Pony Medal Finals
- 6th place finish at the USEF Junior Hunter Finals
HEAD JUMPING SEAT COACH LOGAN FIORENTINO
"Chandler brings a passion and energy to this class that is unrivaled. Growing up in the horse business, Chandler has ridden just about every type of horse you can imagine. She is seasoned and tested with success in the hunters and equitation rings. We cannot wait for her to land in Fort Worth and get to work!"
ELIVIA PAPCUN – WESTERN – NORWALK, IOWA
- IEA Nationals Champion - Horsemanship
- YEDA Nationals Champion - Horsemanship
- Top 3 All American Quarter Horse Congress
- Top 5 AQHYA Youth World Show
- Arizona Sun Country Circuit Champion
- Iowa Highpoint Champion
"Elivia is an exceptional young lady who has the ability to adapt to any horse. She is a very driven competitor, and we look forward to welcoming her to the Fort next fall!"
LILY MUZZY – JUMPING SEAT – SANTA YNEZ, CALIF.
2024:
- Top finishes in the hunter, jumper and equitation ring
- Qualified for the USEF Medal, Washington International Hose Show Finals, Gladstone Cup, and ASPCA Maclay Finals
- Qualified and competed at the USEF Talent Search Finals and the WCE Finals
- 4th place finish in the CPHA Junior Medal Finals
- 6th place finish at the CPHA Foundation Medal Finals
- Team Captain of the Chestnut Hills IEA Team
- 6th place at the IEA Finals in Varsity Open Championships
- IEA Sportsmanship Award winner.
- IEA National Sportsmanship Award and EQUUS Scholarship Recipient
- EAP National Final Participant at University of Findlay
- Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter Finals Champion 3'3" Small Junior Hunters
- DIHP 3'3" Small Junior Hunter (16-17) Circuit Champion & Reserve Circuit Champion
- DIHP 4 – USHJA $10,000 National Jr/Am Derby Winner
- Finals Qualifier - USHJA 3'3" Hunt Seat
- EMO/USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat CPHA Foundation Medal
- WCHR / Capital Challenge 3'3" Junior Hunter Qualifier – 1st in the Southwest Region
- National Reserve Champion WCHR for the 3'3" Junior Hunters
- NHS 14-15 Equitation Section A – Reserve Champion
- Shelby Drazan Memorial Award Recipient at Blenheim Equisports
- Junior Hunter Finals West – 3'3" Small Junior 15U – 5th Place Overall
"Lily comes from a true Frog Fam, and we are thrilled to officially add her as a member of the Equestrian Family. Lily is an outstanding young woman with a wealth of experience in all three rings. Lily is an exceptional hard worker who also has experience caring for and managing her top show horses. Her commitment to the details is unmatched and we are grateful she will join us in the fall!"
MADILYNN LOPORTO – JUMPING SEAT – DANVILLE, CALIF.
2024:
- 4th overall 2024 Gladstone Medal Finals- West
- 4th overall ASPCA Maclay Regionals (Region 8)
- 10th overall USET Medal Finals- West
- 27th at the 2024 USEF/Dover Hunt Seat Medal Finals out of 170
- 8th overall USET Medal Final-West, winning Phase I
- Winner of the Pickwick Medal Finals
- 3rd overall NorCal 3'6" Junior Medal Finals
"We are so excited to welcome Madi to the TCU Equestrian Team. She has been one of the most consistent riders in the country for the past few seasons and has really established herself as a contender in the equitation and jumper rings. We are excited for her to join us in the fall!"
PIPER KELLER – WESTERN – YUKON, OKLA.
- AQHA Reserve World Champion – Open Ranch Riding
- All American Quarter Horse Congress Champion-Horsemanship
- AQHA VRH All-Around Champion
- AQHYA L3 Champion Ranch Riding
- AQHYA L3 Reserve Champion Ranch Riding
- AQHYA L3 Bronze Champion Ranch Riding
- AQHYA Top 5 L3 Horsemanship
- AQHYA L2 Horsemanship Champion
- AQHYA L2 Bronze Champion Showmanship
- AQHYA L2 Bronze Champion Boxing
"Piper comes to us with an impressive list of awards! Her most recent is the title of Reserve World Champion at the 2024 AQHA World Championship Show in the Open Sr. Ranch Riding just last week! Piper has established herself as one of the top competitors in the nation while being an honors student. We are thrilled to have Piper join us in August!"
RITA CLAUSEN – WESTERN – SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.
- NRHA Derby Non-Pro Derby L2 champion, L3 co-champion, youth champion
- NRBC Non-Pro Derby L2 and L3 reserve champion
- NRHA Futurity Non-Pro futurity L4 finalist
- TRFAM Non-Pro top 5 ~ TRFAM Rookie Reserve Champion
"Rita is a leading non-pro rider in the NRHA. She has competed at the highest level racking up several impressive titles. Rita is a fierce competitor, and we look forward to what she will bring to the team. We can't wait to welcome her to TCU!"
FOLLOW THE FROGS
For more information on TCU Equestrian, visit gofrogs.com and follow the team on social media: @TCUEquestrian on Instagram and Facebook and @TCUWEquestrian on Twitter.
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