Cowgirls Get Season Underway at Martin

Thursday, September 19

Martin, TN

TBA

Oklahoma State University

UT Martin

September 18, 2019 | Cowgirl Equestrian

Meet Notes

The Basics
The fourth-ranked Cowgirl equestrian team looks to start their 2019-20 campaign on a high note as they compete Thursday on the road against the No. 10 UT Martin Skyhawks and the defending champion and top-ranked Auburn Tigers.

About the Cowgirls
The Cowgirls (0-0, 0-0 Big 12) are led by 21st-year head coach Larry Sanchez, first-year assistants Laura Brainard and Olivia Dorey and director of operations Kate Pollard. Caroline Becker is on the staff as a graduate assistant.

A pair of Oklahoma State wins would…
• Improve the Cowgirls record against UT Martin to 5-0.
• Give OSU a 4-3 advantage against Auburn at neutral sites.
• Give the Cowgirls their first 2-0 start since 2015 Who to Watch For
• Harley Huff posted and Hannah Mitchell were both named NCEA Second Team All-Americans last season.
• Huff posted an 11-5 record last season.
• Junior Stephanie Helsen and senior Emma Verplank were named NCEA All-American Honorable Mentions.
• Abigail Brayman posted a 20-11 record with a 10-5 record in Flat and a 10-6 record in Fences.

New Faces
The Cowgirls added nine new riders to the roster for the 2019-20 season. The group will be looking to add to the program's impressive resume. The team is also joined by new assistant coaches Olivia Dorey and Lara Brainard.