Equestrian - SMU in Championship Bracket!

by **DanFreibergerForHeisman** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:36 pm

Not only did SMU make the Hunter Seat bracket for the NCEA National Championships - we are seeded No. 5!

1. Auburn
2. South Carolina
3. Georgia
4. Baylor
5. SMU
6. New Mexico State
7. Texas A&M
8. TCU
9. Kansas State
10. Fresno State
11. Oklahoma State
12. Tennessee-Martin

The National Championships will be held April 11-14 in Waco.

Congratulations to Coach Schoolfield and everybody on the team for a great season this year and for all of the work to turn things around after not being selected for the championship bracket last season.

Go Ponies!

by **mathman** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:16 am

Way to go!!!

by **Water Pony** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:36 am

Equitation Excellent! Post Up, Pony Up!

by **AusTxPony** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:32 am

Go Mustangs - do us proud.
HISTORY

In 1998 equestrian was classified as an NCAA emerging sport. Many people within the horse industry have united together to help advance the sport...more

COACHES POLL

1. Georgia (69)
2. Texas A&M (57)
3. Auburn (56)
4. Oklahoma State (45)
5. Baylor (43)
6. South Carolina (36)
7. New Mexico State (26)
8. Kansas State (22)
9. S. Methodist (14)
10. Fresno State (9)

(as of 3/14/2012)

by **PonySnob** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:49 am

How many schools field equestrian teams?

by **DanFreibergerForHeisman** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:07 pm

PonySnob wrote:How many schools field equestrian teams?

Currently 23. The goal is to get to 40 which will allow it to be a full NCAA sport with a sanctioned NCAA championship.

by **PonySnob** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:07 pm

So we really are top 25!

by **DanFreibergerForHeisman** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:11 pm

PonySnob wrote:So we really are top 25!

Yes! In men's soccer, women's swimming, and equestrian. Only 13 more sports to go!