Western Squad Takes Title Saturday

Kewannee, Ill. - Behind the performances of Lindsey Salsbury and Lindsey Hicks, the Kansas State equestrian squad upped its leading standing in the regional ranks with a first place finish in the first of two Western shows at Blackhawk College. The Wildcats took first in the team standings with 33 points, while Blackhawk College and Missouri State tied for second with 20 points.

Individually, Salsbury was named the High Point Rider Saturday, while Hicks was named the Reserve High Point Rider. Five Wildcats, Kara Taddiken, Emily Wolfe, Michelle Schneider, Lindsey Salsbury and Lindsey Hicks all took home first place finishes in their respective classes to lead Kansas State.

The Wildcats conclude the weekend with an 8 a.m. Western show Sunday at Blackhawk College.

Day One Results:

Team Totals:

1^st Kansas State, 33 points

2^nd Blackhawk College, Missouri State, 20 points

Individual Results:

Intermediate Section 1: 2^nd- Camille Thibault

Advanced Horsemanship: 1^st- Kara Taddiken

Intermediate Section 2: 2^nd- Katie Steinle

Beginner: 2^nd- Kristen Schulte

Novice: 2^nd- Alden Haugh, 6^th- Megan Montgomery

Beginner Section 2: 1^st- Emily Wolfe

Novice Section 2: 1^st- Michelle Schneider, 3^rd- Valerie Meyer

Open Horsemanship: 1^st- Lindsey Salsbury, 3^rd- Sara Weller, 4^th- Lindsey Hicks, 6^th- Dennon Zimbelman.

Intermediate Section 3: 4^th- Erin Paulsen

Reining: 1^st- Lindsey Hicks, 2^nd- Lindsey Salsbury, 4^th- Sara Weller, 6^th- Shanda Draper

k-statesports.com

Schedule

Footer

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Track & Field versus Big 12 Championship on Feb. 27, 2026

Upcoming Event: Tennis versus Cincinnati on Feb. 27, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Baseball versus Columbia on Feb. 27, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Baseball versus Columbia on Feb. 28, 2026 at 1 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus TCU on Feb. 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. CT

Upcoming Event: Men's Golf versus Colleton River Collegiate on Mar. 1, 2026

Upcoming Event: Tennis versus West Virginia on Mar. 1, 2026 at 12 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Women's Basketball versus Iowa State on Mar. 1, 2026 at 1 p.m.

Western Squad Takes Title Saturday

Related News

Related Videos

Footer