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Cowgirl Equestrian Opens Spring Schedule at Baylor
February 04, 2026 | Cowgirl Equestrian
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The Basics
Oklahoma State's fifth-ranked equestrian team heads to Waco to take on Big 12 rival Baylor at 11 a.m. on Friday. The two teams last met in Stillwater on November 7, where the Cowgirls continued their success against the Bears with a 13-6 victory. Oklahoma State claimed three Most Outstanding Performer honors in the meet, with June Roberson, Emma Filiatreau and Blake Rowan each earning MOPs as part of their impressive campaigns. A win against Baylor would mark the 200th victory in program history for the Cowgirls and head coach Larry Sanchez, who has led the program since its inception.
About the Cowgirls                                                            Â
Head coach Larry Sanchez, in his 27th year at the helm, leads the Cowgirls alongside seventh-year assistant Laura Brainard, third-year assistant Alle Durkin, first-year assistant Ashley Duda and Jody Brainard, who is in his third year with the program and first as an assistant coach.
Fun in the Fall                                                          Â
After losing its first contest of the season at TCU, OSU responded with four consecutive wins to give the Cowgirls a 4-1 record heading into the spring. This marks the first time the Pokes have won four of their first five meets since the 2021-2022 season which saw the Cowgirls named National Champions.
In the month of November, the Cowgirls went 3-0 and four riders earned a combined six monthly awards. June Roberson and Emma Filiatreau were named the Arion Rider of the Month for the NCEA in Horsemanship and Reining respectively.Â
Conference Leaders                                                      Â
The Cowgirls closed the fall with a 2–1 record in Big 12 competition, tying TCU atop the conference standings. Oklahoma State's 4–1 overall record is the best in the league. Stillwater will host the Big 12 Championship this season, where the Cowgirls will look to capture their sixth consecutive conference title.
An Oklahoma State Win Would... Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Improve its record against Baylor to 42-13
- Improve its record in Waco to 14-9
- Give the Cowgirls' program and head coach Larry Sanchez the 200th win in program history
Cowgirl MOPsÂ
Emma Filiatreau: 10/3 at TCU, 11/7 vs. Baylor, 11/22 at UC Davis
Cadence Kueker: 10/10 vs. SMU, 11/22 at UC Davis
June Roberson: 11/7 vs. Baylor, 11/22 at UC Davis
Blake Rowan: 11/7 vs. Baylor, 11/22 at UC Davis
Ava Bush: 11/21 at Fresno State
Sophia Tabasso: 11/21 at Fresno State
Alana Tietz: 11/21 at Fresno State
Who to Watch                                                       Â
June Roberson has opened her senior season a perfect 5–0, highlighted by being named the NCEA Horsemanship Rider of the Month in November. That same month, she also earned Big 12 Rider of the Month honors in her discipline. The All-American owns 32 career wins, the most among active Cowgirls and the sixth-most in program history for her discipline.
Emma Filiatreau has opened the season with a perfect 5–0 record and a team-leading three MOPs. The All-American junior was named the NCEA Reining Rider of the Month in November, while also earning Big 12 Rider of the Month honors. Filiatreau posted two MOPs in November, bringing her career total to seven— the most among active Cowgirls.
Freshman Blake Rowan shined during the fall portion of the schedule in her first collegiate action. Rowan broke onto the scene with a 90.5 score in Fences against Baylor on Nov. 7, earning the first of two MOPs in the month. Her performances led to Big 12 Fences Rider of the Month honors in November.
Ava Bush got off to a strong start to her season, finishing the fall 4-1 for the Cowgirl Reining unit. The junior earned the first MOP honor of her season and second of her career at Fresno State on Nov. 21.
Freshman Sophia Tabasso is coming off a November where she was named the Big 12 Flat Rider of the Month after finishing the month 2-1 and earning her first MOP Nov. 21 at Fresno State.
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