SMU dominated South Dakota State in a head-to-head equestrian competition, winning 19-1. The Jackrabbits only managed to secure one point in the meet, with newcomer Paxton Wilson earning a victory in reining. The Mustangs swept the horsemanship, fences, and flat disciplines, with strong performances from riders like Sara Beth Filiatreau, Shelby Clausen, and Maria Richards.
In the fences discipline, SMU riders like Taylor Kraft, Augusta Iwasaki, and Hannah Hoch secured victories over their SDSU opponents. The flat discipline also saw SMU riders like Elli Yeager, Katie Kiely, and Hensley Humphries earning wins. The horsemanship discipline was also dominated by SMU, with riders like Ava Blyth, Alexa Black, and Nya Kearns securing victories over SDSU riders.
The article concludes with a preview of the Jackrabbits’ upcoming matchup against the Baylor Bears in Waco, Texas. The meet is set to take place at the Willis Family Equestrian Center, with a start time of 10:30 a.m. SMU’s strong performance against South Dakota State sets the stage for an exciting competition against Baylor.
