Western Captures Third Place at VENC
Apr 19, 2008
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Losing only one match in Horsemanship, the Wildcats continued their supremacy winning the Reining portion of the show, 3-0, with Alyssa Freeman tying her match at 146.
This is the second win for the Wildcats over
“I am thrilled for the Western squad’s performance today and all weekend,” Western head coach Casie Williamson said. “They not only rode great, but had incredible confidence and support in themselves and one another. The entire show was definitely a team effort and everyone worked hard to make it happen.”
In her final ride as a Wildcat, senior Lindsey Salsbury led the Horsemanship squad with a pivotal 147.5-142.5 win. Sophomore Laura Browne and junior Alyssa Freeman picked up the other two wins for K-State, as Browne defeated Samantha Davidson, 146-136, and Freeman rode to victory with a score of 150.
In Reining, sophomore Morgan Campbell captured a win with a score of 144, while sophomore Tara Hallan collected her eight win in varsity competition and freshman Alecia Zimbelman picked up a 149.5-147 win over Jacque Roberts.
“This was a great end to our season and we plan to pick up right where we left off next year,” Williamson said.
Texas Christian defeated
VENC Final Round Results:
April 19, 2008
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Varsity Horsemanship
Jana Lechtenberg KSU (148) vs. Ashley Koch OSU (150)
Laura Browne KSU (146) vs. Samantha Davidson OSU (136)
Lindsey Salsbury KSU (147.5) vs. Jordan Pickelman OSU (142.5)
Alyssa Freeman KSU (150) vs. Margaux Tucker OSU (147.5)
KSU 3 - OSU 1
Varsity Reining
Morgan Campbell KSU (144) vs. Leah Kuehn OSU (135.5)
Alecia Zimbelman KSU (149.5) vs. Jacque Roberts OSU (147)
Alyssa Freeman KSU (150) vs. Molly Tipton OSU (146)
Tara Hallan KSU (141) vs. Rachell Shobe OSU (133.5)
KSU 3 OSU 0 Tie 1
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Hunter Seat Team Finishes:
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Overall National Champion: Georgia
Overall Team Standings:
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