2015 Cowgirl Equestrian Media Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

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Table of Contents Quick Facts Personnel Breakdown 2014-15 Season Preview

COACHES AND STAFF

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Head Coach Larry Sanchez Sanchez Coaching Highlights Coaching Staff

THE COWGIRLS

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Returning Rider Bios Newcomer Bios

OPPONENTS

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Big 12 Conference 2013 Big 12 Championship Results 2013 All Big 12 Team Opponent Capsules

SEASON REVIEW

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HISTORY

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2013-14 Season Recap 2013-14 Equestrian Highlights 2013-14 Season Results Equestrian History Series Records vs. All Opponents Cowgirls at the NCEA Championships Cowgirls at the Big 12 Championships Cowgirl All-Americans Team History Series Meet-By-Meet Scores Academic Honor Roll

UNIVERSITY

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Oklahoma State University Burns Hargis Athletic Department Mike Holder Mr. T. Boone Pickens Prominent Athletics Alumni OSU Spirit America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration City of Stillwater

2014 OKLAHOMA STATE EQUESTRIAN GUIDE CREDITS

The 2014-15 Oklahoma State Equestrian Media Guide was written, edited and designed by Harry Endicott with assistance from Roxanne Cantrell. Cover design by Harry Endicott. Photography by Bruce Waterfield, Phil Shockley and Gary Lawson of OSU Marketing, Brody Schmidt and the staff of Ostatephoto.com, George and Marianne Bulard of Genesee Party Pix Stillwater, Mark Myles, Michael Strong and Carey Fox. Additional photos provided by OSU Special Collections and Archives, OSU Communications and the OSU Alumni Association. OKSTATE.COM | @OSUATHLETICS | @OSUEQUESTRIAN | @OSUCOACHSANCHEZ | #OKSTATE

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QUICK FACTS UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location Stillwater, OK Founded Dec. 25, 1890 Address 220 Athletics Center Stillwater, OK 74078 Colors Orange and Black Enrollment 37,232 Conference Big 12 Team Name Cowboys Mascot Pistol Pete President V. Burns Hargis Athletic Director Mike Holder Faculty Athletic Rep Dr. Meredith Hamilton Home Facility Animal Science Arena Athletic Web Site www.okstate.com University Web Site www.okstate.edu EQUESTRIAN INFORMATION 2013-14 Record 10-4 2013-14 Conference Record 5-3 2014 Big 12 Finish First 2014 Postseason NCEA Semifinals Lost to No. 3 Georgia, 8-6 Team Members Returning/Lost

EQUESTRIAN STAFF Head Coach

Larry Sanchez M.A., New Mexico State B.A., Colorado State Experience 16th Year at Oklahoma State Sanchez Office (405) 372-1819 Sanchez E-mail larry.sanchez@okstate.edu Assistant Coaches Kayla Hrencher - Western, 8th Year Stacy Sanderson - Hunter Seat, 2nd Year Director of Operations Dave Sanderson Sanderson Office (405) 372-1819 Sanderson E-mail david.sanderson@okstate.edu Media Relations Contact Harry Endicott Endicott Office (405) 744-7714 Endicott E-mail harry.endicott@okstate.edu MEDIA RELATIONS Gavin Lang Assistant A.D./Media Relations Mike Noteware Associate Director Ryan Cameron Assistant Director Sean Maguire Assistant Director Wade McWhorter Assistant Director Roxanne Cantrell Unit Assistant Austin Chappell Graduate Assistant Taylor Miller Graduate Assistant Harry Endicott Student Assistant Greg Bartlett Web Developer Jordan Smith Web Developer Justine Peters

2014-15 SCHEDULE 09/27 vs. South Dakota State 10/18 at Baylor 11/01 at TCU 11/08 at Kansas State 11/21 vs. South Carolina 02/07 vs. Kansas State 02/21 vs. TCU 02/27 vs. Baylor 03/08 at SMU 03/27-28 Big 12 Championships 04/15-8 NCEA Championships

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PERSONNEL BREAKDOWN RIDERS RETURNING Leighona Bernstein Margaret Botkin Brenna Brawner Rebecca Buchanan Jorden Davis Allison Dooman Maggie Drysch Maggie Gampfer Emily Hartley Olivia Hupy Allison Hurlbut Allison Joyce Brooke Klimek Katy Krshka Mackenzie Malone Paris Nottingham Ty Paris Justine Peters Miranda Reed Amy White Erin Willoughby RIDERS LOST Jenna Blumer Max Clason Sammy Elser Mackenzie Fugitt Lauren Halvorson Samantha Harrison Lindsey Morris Andrea Robbins Ali Rose Kaitlyn Skog Olivia Trueb Kaitlin Townsend RETURNING ALL-AMERICANS Jorden Davis (Equitation on the flat); Katy Krshka (Horsemanship); Lindsey McMullen (Horsemanship); Justine Peters (Reining)

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Kaitlyn Arnold Carly Barrick (Bare-ick) Maddie Bender Leighona Bernstein Margaret Botkin Brenna Brawner Rebecca Buchanan Nikki Campbell Danielle Cohen Elizabeth Collins Jorden Davis Allison Dooman Maggie Drysch (Drish) Maggie Gampfer Emily Hartley Kristin Hull Olivia Hupy Allison Hurlbut Katie Jones Allison Joyce Brooke Klimek Katy Krshka Jordan Langan Ebba Lange (Long-yay) Mackenzie Malone Madelyn May Lindsey McMullen Caroline Morrison Paris Nottingham Ty Paris Kendall Pedigo Justine Peters Julia Purus Miranda Reed Kaitlin Townsend Olivia Trueb Amy White Erin Willoughby

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HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL

Austin, Texas/Anderson High School Fallbrook, Calif./Laurel Springs High School Colorado Springs, Colo/Lewis-Palmer High School Golden, Colo./Wheat Ridge High School Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Westminster Academy Edmond, Okla./Edmond North High School Edmond, Okla./Edmond North High School North Richland Hills, Texas/University of Texas Online HS Cooper City, Fla./Cooper City High School Carrollton, Texas/Prestonwood Christian Academy Hebron, Conn./RHAM High School Tulsa, Okla./Jenks High School El Dorado Hills, Calif./Oak Ridge High School Lake Worth, Fla./Palm Beach Central High School Norco, Calif./Norco High School Ligonier, Ind./Fairfield Junior-Senior High School Ridgefield, Conn./Ridgefield High School Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln Southwest High School Wellington, Fla./Wellington High School Medway, Mass./Dana Hall School Purcell, Okla./Purcell, High School Yukon, Okla./Yukon High School Marengo, Ill./Marengo Community High School Gnesta, Sweden/ Nyköpings Enskilda Gymnasium Stillwater, Okla./Stillwater High School Austin, Texas/ Hyde Park High Schoool Norris, Tenn./Abeka Christian Academy Palm Harbor, Fla./Berkeley Preparatory School Baldwin City, Kan./Baldwin High School Delta, Ohio/New Creations Christian School Vancouver, Wash./King’s Way Christian School Dalton, Neb./Leyton High School Purcell, Okla./Purcell High School Licking, Mo./Licking High School Argyle, Texas/Argyle High School Ellington, Conn./Watkinson School Wamego, Kan./Wamego High School Murrieta, Calif./Park City High School

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2014-15 SEASON PREVIEW

Lindsey McMullen

COWGIRLS AIM FOR FOURTHSTRAIGHT BIG 12 TITLE The Cowgirls enter the 2014-15 season as the first-ever winners of three-straight Big 12 Championships.

rematch of the 2014 Big 12 Championship match against the Baylor Bears on Oct. 18.

The Cowgirls return four All-Americans from the 2014 season that saw the team post a 12-4 overall record. Returning All-Americans include Jorden Davis, Katy Krshka, Lindsey McMullen and Justine Peters, while head coach Larry Sanchez has brought in an impressive crop of young talent.

The Cowgirls will wrap up the fall slate with a pair of road matches at TCU (Nov. 1) and Kansas State (Nov. 18), and a big home match against the defending Southeastern Conference champion South Carolina Gamecocks (Nov. 21).

Krshka and McMullen will aim to wrap up their careers in Stillwater with their best seasons yet. As a junior, Krshka posted an impressive 21-7-2 overall mark that brought her All-Big 12 honors in horsemanship and the title of Big 12 Most Outstanding Performer in the reining discipline. McMullen’s 12-3 record in horsemanship also earned her All-Big 12 status on top of her First Team All-America honors. The Cowgirls bring in nine new riders to this season’s team, including Kaitlyn Arnold, Carly Barrick, Danielle Cohen, Libby Collins, Ebba Lange, Kristin Hull, Madelyn May, Kendal Pedigo and Julia Purus.

The Cowgirls will finish off the season with three of their last four meets in Stillwater. The squad will host conference foes Kansas State (Feb. 7), TCU (Feb. 21) and Baylor (Feb. 27), before heading to Dallas, Texas, to close out the regular season against SMU (March 8). Postseason play will begin on March 27 with the Big 12 Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. The NCEA Championships are scheduled to take place on April 15-18 in Waco, Texas.

The team’s schedule this season includes five meets during the fall. The Cowgirl’s 2015 campaign opens on Sept. 27 with a home match against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits before the Cowgirls will travel to Waco, Texas, for a

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Larry Sanchez

COACHES Larry Sanchez enters his 16th season at the helm of the Oklahoma State Equestrian program. Sanchez has led the Cowgirls to six total national championships and four Big 12 titles.

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HEAD COACH LARRY SANCHEZ COACHING CAPSULE Year School Position 1993-99 New Mexico St. Head Coach 1999-Present Oklahoma St. Head Coach

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION 2013 NCEA Coach of the Year 2013 Big 12 Coach of the Year TEAM HIGHLIGHTS 2000 NCEA National Champions 2003 NCEA National Champions 2004 NCEA National Champions 2005 NCEA National Western Champions 2006 NCEA National Champions 2008 Central Champions 2009 Big 12 Champions 2012 Big 12 Champions 2013 Big 12 Champions 2013 NCEA National Western Champions 2014 Big 12 Champions

ALL-AMERICANS Jenna Blumer - 2012, 2013, 2014 Caroline Daniels - 2011, 2012 Jorden Davis - 2014 Lauren Halvorson - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Samantha Harrison - 2014 Rachel Houchin - 2011 Allison Joyce - 2013 Katy Krshka - 2012 (2X), 2013, 2014 Lindsey McMullen - 2013, 2014 Kaci O’Rourke - 2013 Justine Peters - 2014 Andrea Robbins - 2013 Ali Rose - 2011 Jordan White - 2012

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spokesperson for the Varsity Equestrian Steering Committee, which is responsible for the development, organization and implementation of all aspects involved with assembling varsity equestrian as an emerging NCAA sport.

HEAD COACH | 16TH YEAR

A native of Colorado, Sanchez began his intercollegiate coaching career at New Mexico State in 1993 and quickly organized one of the nation’s top programs in the IHSA. Under his leadership, NMSU won national titles in 1995, 1997 and 1998.

Leading the Oklahoma State Equestrian program is head coach Larry Sanchez. Entering his 16th year at Oklahoma State, Sanchez continues to bring national and conference titles home to Stillwater year after year.

Sanchez moved to Stillwater to launch Oklahoma State’s team in 1999. In his 20-year coaching career, 14 of his qualifying teams have placed in the top four at the national level. Additionally, he has coached an impressive 23 riders to individual national championships and 13 riders to reserve championships.

Under the guidance of Sanchez, Oklahoma State Equestrian has made its presence known at the National Championships every year, winning National Championships in 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2013. Sanchez also led the Cowgirls to Big 12 Championships in the 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2014 seasons.

During his years leading the Oklahoma State program, Sanchez has earned a handful of individual coaching accolades. In 2013, he earned both NCEA and Big 12 Conference Coach of the Year honors after leading the Cowgirls to their third Big 12 Championship and third NCEA Western National Championship.

Last season, Sanchez added another impressive accomplishment to his resume, becoming the first coach in Big 12 Equestrian history to lead his team to three-consecutive Big 12 Championships.

During his time at Oklahoma State, Sanchez has coached numerous All-American and All-Big 12 selections. Since 2011, Stillwater has been home to 24 NCEA All-American selections and 16 All-Big 12 selections. Last season alone, the Cowgirl roster boasted seven All-Americans and five All-Big 12 riders.

LARRY SANCHEZ

As one of the most respected and successful equestrian coaches in the country, Sanchez has been essential in the move toward varsity recognition in the sport of equestrian. He currently serves as the

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HEAD COACH LARRY SANCHEZ Under Sanchez’s watch, six Cowgirls have been named Big 12 Rider of the Year in their respective disciplines. Sanchez’s riders have found great collegiate success in the classroom as well. The program’s emphasis on academic success is evident in the team’s frequent appearances on Big 12 and NCEA honor rolls. In the last three years, the Cowgirls have earned 41 selections to Academic All-Big 12 teams. In the last two years, 40 Cowgirls have earned themselves spots on NCEA Honor Rolls. Sanchez has also had one Cowgirl earn the title of Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year in the first two years the league office has handed out the honor. Coach Sanchez completed the coursework for his M.A. in agricultural education at NMSU and received his B.S. in equine science from Colorado State. He is a carded judge, breeder and competitor within the American Quarter Horse Association. Larry and his wife, Julie, who is a registered nurse, have two children. Their son, Colton, is 18 years old, and their daughter, Caitlyn, is 16 years old.

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TOTAL

NCEA CHAMPIONSHIPS BIG 12

CHAMPIONSHIPS

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ALL-BIG 12 SELECTIONS

SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTS (SINCE 2006-07) Year School Record (Big 12) 2006-07 Oklahoma State 11-8 (4-3) 2007-08 Oklahoma State 12-8 (4-2) 2008-09 Oklahoma State 14-7 (5-3) 2009-10 Oklahoma State 11-9 (4-2) 2010-11 Oklahoma State 10-9 (4-2) 2011-12 Oklahoma State 13-7 (4-2) 2012-13 Oklahoma State 13-6 (3-3) 2013-14 Oklahoma State 11-4 (3-3) Totals 95-58 (31-20)

Notes Finished season in fourth place in western and fifth in hunter seat at the NCEA Championships. The Cowgirls came out hot, opening the season with eight-straight victories. The Cowgirls clinched the program’s first Big 12 Championship. The team finished in third place at the Central Championships in Waco, Texas. Finished fifth place in hunter seat and sixth place in western at the NCEA Championships. Beat Texas A&M on raw scores to take home the program’s second Big 12 title. The Cowgirls took home the 2013 NCEA Western National Championship. Became the first team ever to win three consecutive Big 12 Championships.

CAREER RECORDS VS. OPPONENTS (SINCE 2006-07) School Record School Auburn 4-8 SMU Baylor 16-6 South Carolina Delaware State 4-0 South Dakota State Fresno State 5-1 Stephen F. Austin Georgia 3-5 TCU Kansas State 19-8 Tennessee- Martin Miami (Ohio) 2-0 Texas A&M New Mexico State 4-3

Record 7-0 6-6 2-0 2-0 7-6 4-0 12-12

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ASSISTANT COACHES AND STAFF

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STACY SANDERSON

KAYLA HRENCHER

Stacy Sanderson arrived in Stillwater last year after three seasons at Baylor in the same capacity. Sanderson played a key role in the Cowgirls’ 2014 campaign that saw the team notch a 10-4 overall record and take home its thirdstraight Big 12 Championship

Kayla Hrencher enters her eighth season as assistant coach for the Cowgirls. Hrencher helped lead the Cowgirls to a 2013 NCEA National Championship and a Reserve NCEA National Championship in 2012. While serving as an assistant coach, the Cowgirls won the 2008 Central Championships and three Big 12 Championship titles in 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2014. She has helped coach two NRHA Derby Collegiate Champions, 13 Equestrian All-Americans, and five Equestrian Honorable Mention All-Americans.

ASSISTANT COACH | SECOND YEAR

In her first season with the Bears, she led the hunter seat team to a third-place finish at the NCEA National Championships, a record high at the time for Baylor Equestrian. The next year, she led the hunter seat team to Baylor’s first-ever national championship, which was the first hunter seat NCEA title for any Big 12 school. That year, she also became the first recipient of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association Coach of the Year award. Sanderson has developed successful competitors at all levels. Before arriving at Baylor, she and her husband, David, had owned and operated Hunter Lane, Inc., in Ocala, Fla., for 12 years. They have been professionals in the equine industry for more than 15 years.

ASSISTANT COACH | EIGHTH YEAR

Kayla Hrencher (formerly Elmenhorst) is a 2005 OSU graduate earning her B.S. degree in Agribusiness. Elmenhorst was an OSU equestrian team member from 2001-2004. Her accomplishments throughout her collegiate riding career are numerous and impressive. Elmenhorst was a competing member on both the 2003 and 2004 Varsity Equestrian National Championship teams, as well as on the 2002 and 2005 IHSA Reserve National Championship teams. Before OSU, she competed in the AQHA circuit and had top 5 and top 10 placings at the AQHYA World Show.

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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | SECOND YEAR

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Kayla is married to Jay Hrencher. Kayla and Jay welcomed their first child last fall.

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Katy Krshka

THE COWGIRLS Senior Katy Krshka enters her final season at Oklahoma State after garnering All-America honors in her first three seasons at Oklahoma State. Krshka notched a 21-7-2 overall mark last season while also picking up a team-high 10 MOP honors.

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LEIGHONA BERNSTEIN JUNIOR GOLDEN, COLO./WHEAT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

SOPHOMORE EDMOND, OKLA./EDMOND NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

- 8-7 overall record as a Cowgirl

Freshman: Did not compete

Junior: Competed in equitation, falling in her lone event of the year in the Cowgirls’ match at Kansas State.

Personal: Brenna is the daughter of Holly and Kevin Brawner… Born on October 27, 1993… Majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology… Has shown Appaloosas since she was 5… Competed in 15 world titles in the speed events… FFA Chapter President her senior year and was a member of the National Honor Society.

Sophomore: Competed in 13 events on the season, earning seven victories... secured MOP honors against Delaware State and Tennessee-Martin... NCEA Academic Honorable Mention. Freshman: Prevailed 83-82 in her lone competition of the year against Kansas State. Personal: Leighona is the daughter of Teri and Ross Bernstein ... Majoring in agricultural business ... Earned the Freshman Social Studies Achievement Award and the Sharon Stevenson Memorial Scholarship ... Attended the Capital Challenge for two years ... Qualified for the ASPCA McClay Finals ... Competed at the USEF Pesoa Final.

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MARGARET BOTKIN

JUNIOR FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA./WESTMINSTER ACAD.

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JORDEN DAVIS

SOPHOMORE HEBRON, CONN./RHAM HIGH SCHOOL

- 16-12 overall record as a Cowgirl - 2014 First Team NCEA All-American - 2014 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team Freshman: Competed in equitation over fences and equitation on the flat … Posted a 16-12 overall record with a 9-5 in equitation on the flat and a 7-7 mark in equitation over fences … Received First Team NCEA All-America honors in equitation on the flat … Named to the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team. Personal: Jorden is the daughter of Jeryl and Stephen Davis… Born on January 15, 1993… Majoring in Business… Went to the Maclay Finals and USEF Medal Finals and won at the IEA Nationals.

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SOPHOMORE EDMOND, OKLA./EDMOND NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

Sophomore: Did not compete Freshman: Did not compete Personal: Becca is the daughter of Christy and Bryan Buchanan... Majoring in wildlife ecology... Ran cross country and track in high school...Member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

ALLISON DOOMAN SENIOR TULSA, OKLA./JENKS HIGH SCHOOL

- Earned three wins as a freshman. Junior: Did not compete.

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Freshman: Did not compete

Freshman: Competed in 11 events in the regular season ... Earned wins over SMU, Baylor and South Carolina.

Personal: Maggie is the daughter of Steve and Sally Botkin ... Majoring in business ... Qualified for USEF Medal... Competed at Winter Equestrian Festival In Equitation Low Junior Jumpers... Qualified Emerging Athlete Level 2.

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MAGGIE DRYSCH

SOPHOMORE EL DORADO HILLS, CALIF/OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

EMILY HARTLEY

JUNIOR NORCO, CALIF./NORCO HIGH SCHOOL

Sophomore: Did not compete

Freshman: Did not compete Personal: Maggie is the daughter of Scott and Beverly Drysch… Born on August 12, 1995… Majoring in International Business… Was selected to the 2013 Zone 10 NAJYRC Junior team….Competed in the CPHA Foundation ASOCA Maclay Finals and USEF Medal Finals.

Freshman: Competed just one time on the season with a 74-75 loss against Kansas State in equitation over fences. Personal: Emily is the daughter of Beth and Bruce Hartley...majoring in biochemistry ... Ben Gonzales Scholar Athlete Award with a 4.5 GPA ... USEF Medal, USEF Talent Search and WIHS Equitation Finals.

ALLISON HURLBUT

SENIOR LINCOLN, NEB./LINCOLN SOUTHWEST HS

Junior: Did not compete

Sophomore: Did not compete Freshman: Did not compete Personal: Allison is the daughter of Jill and Patrick Hurlbut ... Undecided on a major ... Participated in cross country, basketball, soccer, choir and National Honor Society in high school ... Three-time AQHYA World Show Qualifier ... 2008 Congress Champion.

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Jorden Davis

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SENIOR LAKE ORTH, FLA./PALM BEACH CENTRAL HS

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- 16-17 overall record as a Cowgirl - 2014 Academic All-Big 12

JUNIOR RIDGEFIELD, CONN./RIDGEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Junior: Competed in 12 equitation over fences events, posting a 5-7 record … Named to the First Team of the 2014 Academic All-Big 12 Equestrian Team. Sophomore: Rode in 10 matches on the year and secured five victories along the way including a four match win streak.

Sophomore: Did not compete Freshman: Did not compete Personal: Olivia is the daughter of Jerry and Jeanene Hupy ... Majoring in marketing ... Qualified for Maclay finals 2008-11, qualified for USEF Medal Finals and USEF Talent Search Finals 2009-11.

Freshman: Rode in 11 hunterseat events for the Cowgirls, all in the fences discipline... Went 6-5 during the regular season. Personal: Maggie is the daughter of Diane and Chip Gampfer ... Majoring in business ... Layout editor of high school newspaper.

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ALLISON JOYCE

SENIOR MEDWAY, MASS./DANA HALL SCHOOL

- 32-20-3 overall record as a Cowgirl - 2013 Honorable Mention All-American - 2013 All-Big 12 in both hunter seat events - 2013 First Team Academic All-American - 2014 Academic All-Big 12 Junior: Notched a 2-6-2 overall record in equitation on the flat and equitation over fences events … Was named to the First Team of the 2014 Academic AllBig 12 Equestrian Team.

BROOKE KLIMEK

SENIOR PURCELL, OKLA./PURCELL HIGH SCHOOL

Junior: Did not compete Personal: Brooke is the daughter of David and Colleen Klimek… Born on May 12, 1993… Majoring in Political Science with an emphasis in prelaw and multi-media journalism… Was the Youth Geldings World Champion in Showmanship World Championships… Spent the past two seasons running track and cross-country at the University of Central Oklahoma.

Sophomore: Was a dual-event athlete, competing in both equitation over fences and equitation on the flat... Finished the season with a 10-6 record in equitation on the flat, with a MOP performance on the road against Baylor... Finished the season with a 12-4-1 record in equitation over fences, with a MOP performance on the road against Delaware State... Earned NCEA 1st team Academic All-American honors as well as All-American Honorable Mention and All-Big 12 honors in equitation on the flat and equitation over fences.

KATY KRSHKA

SENIOR YUKON, OKLA./YUKON HIGH SCHOOL

- 78-19-2 overall record as a Cowgirl - Three-time First Team All-American in horsemanship - Two-time First Team All-American in reining -Two-time All-Big 12 in horsemanship - 2013 All-Big 12 in reining - 2013 NCEA Academic All-American - 2014 First Team Academic All-Big 12 Junior: Was impressive in her junior season, notching an 11-3-1 record in horsemanship and a 10-4-1 record in reining for a 21-7-2 overall mark … Picked up a team high 10 MOP honors … Was named a First Team All-American selection in the Horsemanship event … Received All-Big 12 Horsemanship honors … Was named to the First Team of the 2014 Academic All-Big 12 Equestrian Team. Sophomore: Was a dual-event athlete, competing in both reining and horsemanship... Finished the season with an incredible record of 18-1 in horsemanship and 16-3 in reining... Earned First Team All-American honors in both horsemanship and reining... Was an All-Big 12 selection in both horsemanship and reining... Named the cohorsemanship rider of the year by the Big 12 coaches... Earned NCEA Academic All-American honors... Secured a team high 13 MOP performances.

Freshman: Competed in equitation over fences and finished the season with an 8-4 record. Personal: Allison is the daughter of Pamela Williamson and Mark Joyce ... Undecided on a major... Participated in chamber and gospel choir, Blue Key Club and was a Big Sister volunteer in high school.

Freshman: Earned All-American honors in both horsemanship and reining ... Finished the season 14-2 in horsemanship and 9-6 in reining. Personal: Katy is the daughter of Jackie and Tom Krshka ... Majoring in animal science with an option in business ... Member of the National Honor Society. Katy Krshka

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MACKENZIE MALONE

SENIOR STILLWATER, OKLA/STILLWATER HIGH SCHOOL

Junior: Did not compete Sophomore: Did not compete Freshman: Did not compete Personal: Mackenzie is the daughter of Janelle and James Malone ... Majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology ... Participated in golf, Beta Club, FCCLA, FFA and 4-H in high school.

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SENIOR NORRIS, TENN./ABEKA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

PARIS NOTTINGHAM

JUNIOR BALDWIN CITY, KAN./BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL

- 32-14-3 overall record as a Cowgirl - 2014 NCEA All-Championship Horsemanship Team - Two-time First Team All-American in horsemanship - Two-time All-Big 12 in horsemanship - 2013 First Team Academic All-American - 2014 First Team Academic All-Big 12

- 7-6 overall record as a Cowgirl - 2014 First Team Academic All-Big 12

Junior: Posted a 12-3 record in horsemanship while picking up one MOP honor in the Cowgirls’ match against South Dakota State … Garnered NCEA AllChampionship Horsemanship Team honors with two wins at the tournament … Was named a First Team All-American selection in the Horsemanship event … Received All-Big 12 Horsemanship honors for the second-straight year … Was named to the First Team of the 2014 Academic All-Big 12 Equestrian Team.

Personal: Paris is the daughter of David and Jeanne Nottingham ... Majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology ... In high school, was president of National Honor Society and a Kansas Honor Scholar.

Sophomore: Posted a 7-6 record in horsemanship … Was named to the First Team of the 2014 Academic All-Big 12 Equestrian Team. Freshman: Did not compete

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Sophomore: Competed in horsemanship and finished the season with a 14-4-1 record while earning MOP performances against Baylor and TCU... earned 1st team NCEA All-American team honors as well as 1st team NCEA Academic honors and was selected to the All-Big 12 team. Freshman: Competed in horsemanship ... finished the season with a 6-7-2 record. Personal: Lindsey is the daughter of Carla and Patrick McMullen ... Undecided on a major.

TY PARIS JUNIOR DELTA, OHIO

- 9-5-1 overall record as a Cowgirl - 2014 Academic All-Big 12 Sophomore: Notched a 9-5-1 mark in horsemanship … Was named to the First Team of the 2014 Academic All-Big 12 Equestrian Team. Freshman: Did not compete Personal: Jessica is the daughter of Joe Paris and Beckey Schooler ... Majoring in human resource management with a minor in marketing.

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JUSTINE PETERS

JUNIOR DALTON, NEB./LEYTON HIGH SCHOOL

- 21-8 overall record as a Cowgirl - 2014 Second Team All-American in reining - Named to the 2014 NCEA All-Championship Reining team - 2014 First Team Academic All-Big 12 Sophomore: Notched a 13-2 record in the reining event, while also picking up two MOP honors … Earned Second Team All-America honors in the reining discipline … Was named to the NCEA AllChampionship Reining Team after going 2-0 during the tournament … Was named to the First Team of the 2014 Academic All-Big 12 Equestrian Team. Freshman: Competed in reining and finished the season with a record of 8-6.

AMY WHITE

JUNIOR WAMEGO, KAN./WAMEGO HIGH SCHOOL

- 7-5-1 overall record as a Cowgirl

Sophomore: Competed in one equitation event in 2014, but was edged 83-70 in the Cowgirls’ match against Kansas State. Freshman: Competed in equitation on the flat where she finished the season with a 7-4-1 record, with a MOP performance against Kansas State. Personal: Amy is the daughter of Mike and Ann White ... Majoring in agribusiness... Member of the National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters and FFA... Was her senior class Student Council President.

Personal: Justine is the daughter of Dennis and Renee Peters ... Majoring in nutrional sciences/allied health ... An Omaha World Herald 2nd team and Western Nebraska All-Star.

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ERIN WILLOUGHBY

JUNIOR MURRIETA, CALIF./PARK CITY HIGH SCHOOL

- 6-8 overal record as a Cowgirl - 2014 First Team Academic All-American

MIRANDA REED

SOPHOMORE LICKING, MO./LICKING HIGH SCHOOL

Freshman: Did not compete

Freshman: Did not compete

Personal: Miranda is the daughter of Ron and Lori Reed… Born on July 26, 1995… Majoring in Business… Finished in 5th place at the AQHYA World Show in Horsemanship… Was a show member in AQHYA for 10 years.

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Sophomore: Posted a 6-8 mark in the reining discipline … Was named to the First Team of the 2014 Academic All-Big 12 Equestrian Team.

Personal: Erin is the daughter of Barry and Ellie Willoughby... Major is undecided.

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KAITLYN ARNOLD

MADDIE BENDER

FRESHMAN AUSTIN, TEXAS/ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL

FRESHMAN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO./LEWIS-PALMER HS

Personal: Kaitlyn was born March 19, 1996 in Austin, Texas to Doc and Elaine Arnold … Qualified for the Maclay Regionals and USEF Finals from 2011 to 2014 … Was the THJA Junior Hunter Champion and THJA Junior Medal Finals Reserve Champion in 2013 … Was also named the USEF Junior Hunter Reserve Champion in 2013 and the USEF Junior Hunter Champion in 2012 … Also played basketball in high school, where she was named to the all-district team her senior year … Undecided on a major, but plans to study business.

Personal: Madeline was born May 13, 1996 in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Rich and Michelle Bender … Has shown locally, regionally and nationally on the American Paint Horse Association circuit for five years, winning numerous Register of Merits as well as earning multiple high point, reserve high point and circuit championships … Her and her horse, Miss Hollywood Chick, were top 10 in the nation for the gymkhana events and top 10 in their zone for the all-around … In high school, served as the volleyball team captain … Majoring in graphic design.

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CARLY BARRICK

FRESHMAN FALLBROOK, CALIF./LAUREL SPRINGS HS

Personal: Carly was born Dec. 6, 1995 in Fallbrook Calif., to Scott and Michelle Barrick … Graduated high school maintaining a cumulative 4.0 GPA … Majoring in business management.

NATALIE CAMPBELL

FRESHMAN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS/UT ONLINE HS

DANIELLE COHEN

FRESHMAN COOPER CITY, FLA./COOPER CITY HIGH SCHOOL

Personal: Danielle was born Oct. 27, 1995 to Linda Jaffe and Yehuda Cohen in Hollywood Florida … Was the 2011 AQHYA Reining World Champion and the 2010 Reserve Affiliate Final Champion … Majoring in animal science.

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LIBBY COLLINS

FRESHMAN CARROLLTON, TEXAS/PRESTONWOOD CHRISTIAN

Personal: Libby was born July 29, 1996 to Mark and Lori Collins in Carrollton, Texas … Was a member of National Honor Society and National Charity League in high school, and graduated with magna cum laude honors … Majoring in communication sciences and disorders.

Personal: Natalie was born Jan. 15, 1996 to Patrick and Gayla Campbell in Ventura, Calif. … Was an AQHA Youth World Qualifier and earned a top-10 spot in NRHA Youth in 2013 … Also competed in soccer in high school and was a member of National Honor Society … Majoring in animal science.

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KRISTIN HULL FRESHMAN LIGONIER, IND./HIGH SCHOOL

Personal: Kristin was born June 16, 1995 in Goshen, Ind., to John and Kaye Hull … Has won several AQHA world shows … Qualified and competed in the Maclay Regionals … Was a multi-sport athlete in high school, also competing in volleyball, basketball and track … Was a member of FCA …Majoring in business management.

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KATIE JONES

MADELYN MAY

FRESHMAN WELLINGTON, FLA./WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

FRESHMAN AUSTIN, TEXAS/HYDE PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Personal: Katie was born April 21, 1996 to Deborah and Judson Jones in Wellington, Fla … Qualified for the USEF Medal Finals in 2014 … Won one USHJA National Hunter Derby … Is the owner of multiple wins and championships at the Winter Equestrian Festival … Was part of the Equine/Pre-Vet Academy in high school … Majoring in business management.

Personal: Madelyn was born Sept. 28, 1995 to David and Christy May in Fort Worth, Texas … Also played basketball in high school, and helped lead the Panthers to a third-place finish in their district in 2013 …Was a Commended National Merit Scholar … During high school, participated in Debate Club, Writing Club, Younglife and volunteered at a number of different veterinary clinics and humane societies … Majoring in animal science.

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KENDALL PEDIGO FRESHMAN

VANCOUVER, WASH./KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Personal: Kendall was born April 7, 1995 in Vancouver, Was., to Rick and Terri Pedigo … Was the Oregon Hunter Jumper Association 2013 Overall Champion in 16-17 Large Junior Hunters and 16-17 Equitation, as well as the Overall 2013 Reserve Champion in 7/8 year old Young Jumpers … Was the Washington Hunter Jumper Association 2013 Overall Champion in 16-17 Large Junior Hunters and Equitation, as well as the Overall 2013 Reserve Champion in 7/8 year old Young Jumpers …Qualified for the 2013 Maclay Finals, USEF Talent Search Finals and Pessoa/USEF medal finals … Competed in Maclay finals and USEF West Coast Talent Search Finals … Majoring in marketing.

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JORDAN LANGAN

FRESHMAN MARENGO, ILL./MARENGO COMMUNITY HS

Personal: Jordan comes to the Cowgirl Equestrian program from Marengo, Ill. ... Attended Marengo Community High School.

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CAROLINE MORRISON FRESHMAN PALM HARBOR, FLA./BERKELEY PREP SCHOOL

Personal: Caroline was born Jan. 11, 1996 in Austin, Texas to Doug and Dianne Morrison … Attained the honor of being named C-3 Dressage Specialty Pony Clubber … Made the Dean’s List all four years in high school … Performed community service at multiple therapeutic equestrian centers … Her grandfather, A. Wayne Morrison, also attended Oklahoma State … Majoring in business management.

JULIA PURUS

FRESHMAN PURCELL, OKLA./PURCELL HIGH SCHOOL

Personal: Julia was born Aug. 9, 1996 in Greenwich, Conn., to Gertrude and Randy Purus … Ranked in the top 10 in the NRHA world standings … Participated in National Honor Society in high school … Majoring in animal science.

EBBA LANGE FRESHMAN

GNESTA, SWEDEN/NYKÖPINGS ENSKILDA GYMNASIUM

Personal: Ebba was born Feb. 24, 1995 to Göran Nilsson and Veronica Lange in Södertälje, Sweden … Is the first European rider to compete on the Cowgirl Equestrian team … Finished in the top five in reining at the 2012 AQHYA World Championship Show … Was the ApHC Youth World Champion in Western Pleasure 16-18 in 2013 … Majoring in animal science.

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OPPONENTS The 2015 Cowgirl Equestrian schedule is highlighted by five home meets, including a visit from the 2014 Southeastern Conference champion South Carolina Gamecocks.

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THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE: A NATIONAL LEADER

The Big 12 enters its 18th year as it continues to promote the strength and success of one of the nation’s premier athletic conferences under the direction of second-year commissioner Bob Bowlsby. TCU and West Virginia joined the league on July 1, 2012 and became the Big 12’s first additions since inception, joining Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas and Texas Tech. With 10 members, the Big 12 remains as the only major conference in the nation to determine its champions in all sports directly on the field of play with a full round-robin schedule. The Conference’s hard work ethic and strong values have translated to enormous success in its first 17 years. Since it began competition in 1996-97, the league can boast of 52 NCAA team titles and 537 individual national championships. The trophy case added more hardware in 2012-13 as Texas won the NCAA Championship in women’s volleyball and the Oklahoma State men’s cross country team captured its third national title in the last four seasons. Oklahoma State won the Western crown in equestrian while Oklahoma became one of just five programs to capture multiple national championships in softball. The year ended with Kansas hoisting its first NCAA trophy in women’s outdoor track and field. Additionally, the Big 12 picked up 20 individual national titles. Several other sports also made strong national showings a

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year ago. Big 12 football sent a national-record 90 percent of its teams to bowl games. Women’s basketball claimed the top position in conference RPI for the sixth consecutive season and was the only league to place 80 percent of its teams in postseason play and 70 percent in the NCAA Championship. Baylor won the Big 12’s first men’s basketball NIT title. Kansas indoor track & field, Oklahoma women’s gymnastics and Oklahoma State wrestling finished as runner-up in their respective national championships. Additionally, Texas joined Oklahoma in the Softball College World Series while K-State and Oklahoma competed in baseball Super Regionals. Individually, Baylor center Brittney Griner earned consensus women’s basketball national player of the year for the second season. Oklahoma State’s Marcus Smart was named National Freshman of the Year by two different outlets, while Jeff Withey of Kansas was selected the National Association of Basketball Coaches Defensive Player of the Year. Texas volleyball head coach Jerritt Elliott received American Volleyball Coaches Association Coach of the Year honors. Oklahoma pitcher Keilani Ricketts repeated as the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year, giving the Big 12 two of the three all-time multiple winners as former Texas player Cat Osterman earned the award three times. Ricketts also claimed the Honda Award for softball for the second consecutive season. Kansas track & field head coach Stanley Redwine and assistant coach Wayne Pate each earned national accolades as the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) awarded the two with outdoor coach of the year honors.

The Big 12 lays claim to five Heisman Trophy winners since 1996 and has had a finalist in 12 of its 17 seasons – the most of any league. Seventeen athletes have earned major individual awards in football in the past five campaigns. Overall, more than 1,400 student-athletes have earned All-America recognition in the past five years alone. Through its first 17 years, the Big 12 has claimed a team national championship in 16 of the sports it sponsors. The Conference ranks second with seven appearances in the BCS National Championship Game and is second with 96 football consensus All-America selections in that time. League squads combined to lead the nation in women’s basketball attendance 13 consecutive years and the Big 12 is the only conference to surpass the one-million mark in season attendance – doing so six times. In men’s basketball, the league is the only conference in the nation where every coach has guided a team to the NCAA Tournament, including six coaches that have led teams to the Final Four. During the last nine years a total of 31 NCAA trophies have been hoisted by Big 12 institutions, with at least one national crown won in all but one year for the Conference, including 16 consecutive seasons. The Big 12 and its member institutions are committed to a competitive environment where sportsmanship and fair play take center stage. Whether on the field, in the classroom, or within the community, the student-athletes, administrators, coaches and game officials of the Big 12 support the highest ideals in sportsmanship.

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THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE: A NATIONAL LEADER National academic accolades have always been strong in the Big 12. Danielle Robinson (Oklahoma) and Sam Acho (Texas) were selected to receive Today’s Top VIII Awards – one of the NCAA’s top honors. It recognizes student-athletes who completed their athletic eligibility during 2010-11 for success on the fields and courts, in the classroom and in the community. In the last two seasons, three studentathletes were recipients of the NCAA Elite 89 Award. That honor showcases individuals who have reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level, while also achieving the highest academic standard among their peers. In its short history, the Big 12 has had 537 Academic AllAmerica recipients, averaging more than 30 each season. Big 12 student-athletes have shown commitment to their studies by earning numerous individual academic recognitions. Nine times in the past eight years a league athlete has garnered the top academic honor for their respective sport. The Big 12 had plenty of success overall in the classroom the last four years, as the Conference boasted 80 student-athletes earning Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-America recognition through the fall of 2012. The Big 12 can take pride in other stories that combine on and off the field success. Patience Knight (Texas Tech) was the recipient of the Honda Inspiration Award in 2008, given to an outstanding female college athlete who overcomes adversity to excel in her sport. She was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in 2007, but rebounded to win All-Americ honors at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships.

Oklahoma State women’s basketball was the inaugural recipient of the “Together We R” Team Award in 2012, recognizing programs that have strived to succeed in the face of adversity. Following a devastating tornado south of Oklahoma City just before the Big 12 Baseball Championship in 2013, several league baseball teams along with other student-athletes, coaches and former Conference players contributed help in a variety of ways. Plus, the Conference contributed $200,000 to the relief efforts. Competitive excellence, scholarship and sportsmanship are all equal components of the Big 12 philosophy. All-Big 12 teams and Academic All-Big 12 squads are recognized for each sport at the end of their respective seasons. At the end of each academic year, the Conference honors its top male and female student-athletes with the Big 12 Athlete of the Year and Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year awards. Institutions can also nominate student-athletes for the prestigious Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships. A total of 313 scholars have received near $2.2 million in postgraduate financial aid through the first 17 years of the program. The Big 12 sponsors 23 sports. Men’s squads include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, swimming & diving, tennis and wrestling. Women’s teams are fielded in basketball, cross country, equestrian, golf, gymnastics, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis and volleyball. Big 12 institutions create a league that encompasses five states and nearly 37 million people. More than 4,200 student-athletes from across the United States and around the World compete annually in the sports sponsored by the Conference. The Conference conducts postseason championships for 20 of its 23 sports. Each championship helps to determine teams and/or individuals that will represent the Conference in national postseason competition. The winner of the Big 12 football regular season championship earns the league’s berth into the Bowl Championship Series.

2013-14 Big 12 Equestrian Championships Results March 29, 2014 | Waco, Texas Final Standings 1. Oklahoma State 2. Kansas State 3. Baylor 4. TCU

2014 All-Big 12 Team Equitation Over Fences Samantha Harrison, Oklahoma State, Sr. Caitlin Ader, TCU, Sr. Rachel Webster, Kansas State, Sr. Samantha Schaefer, Baylor, Jr. Alexis Graves, Kansas State, Fr. Paige Parker, Baylor, So. Equitation on the Flat Samantha Schaefer, Baylor, Jr. Henley Adkins, Kansas State, Fr. Samantha Harrison, Oklahoma State, Sr. Rachel Webster, Kansas State, Sr. Caitlin Ader, TCU, Sr. Jorden Davis, Oklahoma State, Fr. Horsemanship Kelly Bovaird, Kansas State, Sr. Katy Krshka, Oklahoma State, Jr. Lindsey McMullen, Oklahoma State, Jr. Bryn Lindley, Baylor, Sr. Reining Kara Guy, Kansas State, So. Jenna Blumer, Oklahoma State, Sr. Katherine Berg, Baylor, Sr. Chantz Stewart, TCU, So. Fences Rider of the Year Samantha Schaefer, Baylor, Jr. Flat Rider of the Year Rachel Webster, Kansas State, Sr. Horsemanship Rider of the Year Bryn Lindley, Baylor, Sr. Reining Rider of the Year Jenna Blumer, Oklahoma State, Sr. Coach of the Year Haley Schoolfield, TCU

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2014-15 OPPONENT CAPSULES JACKRABBITS

HORNED FROGS

SOUTH DAKOTA ST. September 27, 2014 Stillwater, Okla.

Location Fort Worth, Texas Head Coach Haley Schoolfield (Texas A&M, 2002) Experience Second year 2014 Record 7-9 2014 Conference Record/Finish 3-3/4th Equestrian Contact Matt Hoover Office 817-257-5299 Email m.hoover@tcu.edu Website gofrogs.com Conference Website big12sports.com

SERIES CAPSULE VS. SDSU Series History Series tied, 1-1 Last Meeting Nov. 2, 2013 Final Score OSU 15, SDSU 3 Location Stillwater, Okla.

SERIES CAPSULE VS. TCU Series History OSU leads, 7-6 Last Meeting Feb. 22, 2014 Final Score TCU 12, OSU 8 Location Fort Worth, Texas

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BAYLOR Oct. 18, 2014/Feb. 27, 2015 Waco, Texas/Stillwater, Okla.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Nov. 1, 2014/Feb. 21, 2015 Fort Worth, Texas/Stillwater, Okla.

Location Brookings, S.D. Head Coach Megan Rossiter (Murray State, 2000) Experience Third year 2014 Record 3-9 2014 Conference Record/Finish N/A Equestrian SID Ryan Sweeter Office 605-688-4326 Email Ryan.Sweeter@sdstate.edu Website gojacks.com Conference Website N/A

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GAMECOCKS

TCU

Nov. 21, 2014 Stillwater, Okla. Location Columbia, S.C. Head Coach Boo Major (South Carolina, 1981) Experience 18th year 2014 Record 15-3 2014 Conference Record/Finish 4-2/1st Equestrian Contact Cory Burkarth Office 803-777-5204 Email burkarth@mailbox.sc.edu Website gamecocksonline.com Conference Website secsports.go.com SERIES CAPSULE VS. SOUTH CAROLINA Series History Series tied, 6-6 Last Meeting April 20, 2013 Final Score W, 6-2 Location Waco, Texas NCEA Western Championships

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KANSAS STATE

SMU

Nov. 8, 2014/Feb. 7, 2015 Manhattan, Kan./Stillwater, Okla.

March 8, 2015 Dallas, Texas

Location Waco, Texas Head Coach Ellen White (Baylor, 1981) Experience Seventh year 2014 Record 10-7 2014 Conference Record/Finish 3-3/2nd Equestrian Contact Kyle Robarts Office 254-710-3065 Email kyle_robarts@baylor.edu Website baylorbears.com Conference Website big12sports.com

Location Manhattan, Kan. Head Coach Casie Maxwell Experience Sixth year 2014 Record 11-6 2014 Conference Record/Finish 3-3/3rd Equestrian Contact Randy Peterson Office 785-532-7975 Email rpeterson@kstatesports.com Website kstatesports.com Conference Website big12sports.com

SERIES CAPSULE VS. BAYLOR Series History OSU leads, 17-7 Last Meeting March 29, 2014 Final Score OSU 10, BU 9 Location Waco, Texas Big 12 Championships

SERIES CAPSULE VS. KANSAS STATE Series History OSU leads, 19-8 Last Meeting March 28, 2014 Final Score OSU 10, KSU 9 Location Waco, Texas Big 12 Championships

Location Dallas, Texas Head Coach Carol Gwin (Mary Washington College) Experience First year 2013 Record 5-10 2014 Conference Finish N/A Equestrian Contact Justin Trujillo Office 214-768-4849 Email jatrujillo@smu.edu Website smumustangs.com Conference Website theamerican.org SERIES CAPSULE VS. SMU Series History OSU leads, 7-0 Last Meeting April 18, 2014 Final Score OSU 11, SMU 5 Location Waco, Texas NCEA Championships

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Justine Peters

2013-14 IN REVIEW Justine Peters was one of seven Cowgirls to garner All-America honors in 2014 on the way to the Cowgirls' third-straight Big 12 Championship.

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2013-14 EQUESTRIAN SEASON REVIEW

COWGIRLS WIN THIRD-STRAIGHT BIG 12 TITLE Oklahoma State captures its third-consecutive Big 12 Championship with win over Baylor

First Team All-America honors in horsemanship. McMullen, a junior from Norris, Tenn., picked up her second-consecutive All-America honors with a 12-3 mark in horsemanship. Halvorsen finished her career in Stillwater as a four-time All-American after posting an 11-4 record in horsemanship. For the first time in her career, freshman Jorden Davis earned First Team All-America honors in equitation on the flat in 2014. The Hebron, Conn., native turned in a 16-12 overall record, including a 9-5 mark in the equitation on the flat event. Two Cowgirls earned Second Team All-America honors in 2014. Senior Samantha

2013-14 EQUESTRIAN SCHEDULE/RESULTS The Oklahoma State Equestrian team finished its 2013-14 campaign as Big 12 Champions for the third-straight season after knocking off Baylor in the conference championship match in April. The Cowgirls, led by All-Americans Katy Krshka, Lindsey McMullen, Lauren Halvorson, Jorden Davis, Samantha Harrison, Justine Peters and Jenna Blumer, posted an 11-4 overall record and were undefeated in Stillwater, notching a 5-0 mark in matches at Animal Science Arena. Krshka was a force for the Cowgirls, turning in a 21-7-2 overall record (11-3-1 in horsemanship and 10-4-1 in reining) and picking up a team high of 10 Most Outstanding Performer honors on the way to her second-straight First Team All-America selection in the horsemanship discipline. Senior Lauren Halvorson and Junior Lindsey McMullen also earned

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Sept. 28 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 16 Jan. 31 Feb. 1 Feb. 15 Feb. 22 March 1 March 8 March 15 March 28 March 29 April 17 April 18

at Kansas State* at Baylor* vs. South Dakota St. vs. TCU* vs. Auburn at Delaware St. vs. Kansas State* at TCU* vs. Baylor* at Texas A&M vs. Tennessee Martin Kansas State (Big 12 Championships) Baylor (Big 12 Championships) SMU (NCEA Championships) Georgia (NCEA Championships)

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L, 11-9 L, 12-8 W, 15-3 W, 14-5 W, 11-9 W, 16-4 W, 13-6 L, 12-8 W, 11-7 W, 11-9 W, 15-5 W, 10-9 W, 10-9 W, 11-5 L, 8-6


2013-14 EQUESTRIAN REVIEW Harrison garnered Second Team accolades in the equitation over fences after posting an 11-4 mark in the discipline. Sophomore Justine Peters was named a second team All-American in reining. Peters was impressive in her second season as a Cowgirl, putting up a 13-2 record. Jenna Blumer garnered Honorable Mention All-America honors in her senior season. Blumer notched a 12-3 mark in reining while picking up three Most Outstanding Performer honors in matches against Baylor, Auburn and Tennessee-Martin on the way. The senior was named the Big 12 Reining Rider of the Year for the secondconsecutive season, while also being named to the All-Big 12 Reining team. Blumer was also named the 2013-14 Oklahoma State University Female Student Athlete of the Year. Krshka and McMullen each received All-Big 12 Horsemanship honors. Krshka was also named the Big 12 Championship Most Outstanding Performer in the reining event. Samantha Harrison and Jorden Davis each received Big 12 honors in the hunter seat category. Harrison was named to the All Big 12 equitation over fences and on the flat teams, while Davis garnered All-Big 12 honors in the equitation on the flat discipline. Even with the season’s success, the Cowgirls managed to maintain a high level of performance in the classroom. 24 Cowgirls were named to the NCEA Academic teams. Jenna Blumer, Lauren Halvorson, Allison Joyce, Katy Krshka, Lindsey McMullen, Paris Nottingham, Ty Paris, Justine Peters and Erin Willoughby received First Team honors, while Maggie Gampfer, Samantha Harrison and Ali Rose earned Honorable Mention.. Blumer, Margaret Botkin, Brenna Brawner, Rebecca Buchanan, Marissa Dalton, Halvorson, Emily Hartley, Olivia Hupy, Allison Hurlbut, Joyce, Krshka, McMullen, Lindsey Morris, Nottingham, Paris, Peters, Kaitlyn Skog, Eleanor Sparks, Kaitlin Townsend, Amy White and Willoughby were named to the Honor Roll. Senior Jenna Blumer was one of 13 nominated for the NCEA Elite Equestrian Student-Athlete Award.

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2013-14 EQUESTRIAN HIGHLIGHTS • Big 12 Champions ALL-AMERICANS Jorden Davis (First Team) Lauren Halvorson (First Team) Katy Krshka (First Team) Lindsey McMullen (First Team) Samantha Harrison (Second Team) Justine Peters (Second Team) Jenna Blumer (Honorable Mention) NCEA ALL-CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Jenna Blumer (Reining) Lauren Halvorson (Horsemanship) Lindsey McMullen (Horsemanship) Justine Peters (Reining) ALL-BIG 12 Samantha Harrison (Equitation over Fences/on the Flat) Jorden Davis (Equitation on the Flat) Katy Krshka (Horsemanship) Lindsey McMullen (Horsemanship) Jenna Blumer (Reining) ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 Jenna Blumer (First Team) Maggie Gampfer (First Team) Lauren Halvorson (First Team) Allie Joyce (First Team) Katy Krshka (First Team) Lindsey McMullen (First Team) Paris Nottingham (First Team) Ty Paris (First Team) Justine Peters (First Team) Ali Rose (First Team) Kaitlyn Skog (First Team) Erin Willoughby (First Team) Samantha Harrison (Second Team) Andrea Robbins (Second Team) ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 ROOKIE TEAM Jorden Davis NCEA TOP HORSES Secret Chex (Horsemanship) Unzipped Anticipation (Horsemanship) Wodarsky (Equitation on the Flat) Wyatt (Equitation Over Fences)

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2013-14 EQUESTRIAN SEASON REVIEW 2013-14 EQUESTRIAN RESULTS BY TEAM

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Overall Match Results (11-4) Date Opp. 09/28/13 at Kansas State 10/26/13 at Baylor 11/02/13 SDSU 11/16/13 TCU 01/31/14 at Delaware State 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 02/15/14 Kansas State 02/22/14 at TCU 03/01/14 Baylor 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 03/29/14 vs. Baylor& 04/18/14 vs. SMU$ 04/19/14 vs. Georgia$

Site Manhattan, Kan. Waco, Texas Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater, Okla. Dover, Del. Dover, Del. Stillwater, Okla. Springtown, Texas Stillwater, Okla. College Station, Texas Stillwater, Okla. Waco, Texas Waco, Texas Waco, Texas Waco, Texas

Team Equitation Results (8-6-1) Date Opp. 09/28/13 at Kansas State 10/26/13 at Baylor 11/02/13 SDSU 11/16/13 TCU 01/31/14 at Delaware State 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 02/15/14 Kansas State 02/22/14 at TCU 03/01/14 Baylor 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 03/28/14 vs. Baylor& 04/18/14 vs. SMU$ 04/19/14 vs. Georiga$

Score (OSU-Opp.) 2-3 1-4 4-0 3-2 4-1 3-2 2-2 3-2 1-4 4-1 4-1 2-3 0-5 3-1 1-3

Raw Score 379-275 400-391 406-369 372-337 392-347 396-338 417-410 398-388 346-376 406-394 359-344 706-716 685-725 567-527 585-606

Team Equitation Over Fences Results (9-6) Date Opp. Score (OSU-Opp.) 09/28/13 at Kansas State 1-4 10/26/13 at Baylor 1-4 11/02/13 SDSU 3-1 11/16/13 TCU 3-2 01/31/14 at Delaware State 5-0 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 3-2 02/15/14 Kansas State 4-1 02/22/14 at TCU 1-4 03/01/14 Baylor 3-2 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 3-2 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 2-3 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 3-1 03/29/14 vs. Baylor& 3-2 04/18/14 vs. SMU$ 1-3 04/19/14 vs. Georgia$ 0-3

Raw Score 399-379 412-390 407-394 378-376 403-314 393-331 408-370 398-422 433-399 402-408 387-380 769-744 730-754 611-634 463-641

Hunter Seat Totals (8-6-1) Date Opp.

Raw Score

Score (OSU-Opp.)

Result L, 11-9 L, 12-8 W, 15-3 W, 14-5 W, 16-4 W, 11-9 W, 13-6 L, 12-8 W, 11-7 W, 11-9 W, 15-5 W, 10-9 W, 10-9 W, 11-5 L, 8-6

09/28/13 10/26/13 11/02/13 11/16/13 01/31/14 02/01/14 02/15/14 02/22/14 03/01/14 03/08/14 03/15/14 03/28/14 03/29/14 04/18/14 04/19/14

at Kansas State at Baylor SDSU TCU at Delaware State vs. Auburn Kansas State at TCU Baylor Texas A&M Tennessee-Martin vs. Kansas State& vs. Baylor& vs. SMU$ vs. Georgia$

3-7 2-8 7-1 6-4 9-1 6-4 6-3 4-6 4-6 7-3 6-4 5-4 3-7 4-4 1-6

778-654 812-781 813-763 750-713 795-661 789-669 825-780 796-810 779-775 808-802 746-724 1475-1460 1415-1479 1178-1161 1048-1247

Horsemanship Totals (12-3) Date Opp. 09/28/13 at Kansas State 10/26/13 at Baylor 11/02/13 SDSU 11/16/13 TCU 01/31/14 at Delaware State 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 02/15/14 Kansas State 02/22/14 at TCU 03/01/14 Baylor 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 03/29/14 vs. Baylor& 04/18/14 vs. SMU$ 04/19/14 vs. Georgia$

Score (OSU-Opp.) 4-1 4-1 5-0 5-0 2-3 3-2 3-2 1-4 4-0 3-2 5-0 2-3 4-1 3-1 2-1

Raw Score 351.5-360 385-372 372-354 375.5-366 352.5-283 335-343 362-359 366-372 371.5-361 360.5-353.5 382-361 699-710 730-717 531-543 596.5-586

Reining Totals (11-4) Date Opp. 09/28/13 at Kansas State 10/26/13 at Baylor 11/02/13 SDSU 11/16/13 TCU 01/31/14 at Delaware State 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 02/15/14 Kansas State 02/22/14 at TCU 03/01/14 Baylor 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 03/29/14 vs. Baylor& 04/18/14 vs. SMU$ 04/19/18 vs. Georgia$

Score (OSU-Opp.) 2-3 2-3 3-2 3-1 5-0 2-3 4-1 3-2 3-1 1-4 4-1 3-2 3-1 4-0 3-1

Raw Score 333.5-334 200.5-264 348-340 356.5-285.5 345-268 345.5-345 350-345 347-350.5 340-334 344-353 284.5-347 694.5-676.5 688.5-687 563-544 427-545.5

Western Totals (11-2-2) Date Opp. 09/28/13 at Kansas State 10/26/13 at Baylor 11/02/13 SDSU 11/16/13 TCU 01/31/14 at Delaware State

Score (OSU-Opp.) 6-4 6-4 8-2 8-1 7-3

Raw Score 694.5-685 649-572.5 720-694 732-285.5 697.5-551

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2013-14 EQUESTRIAN SEASON REVIEW 02/01/14 02/15/14 02/22/14 03/01/14 03/08/14 03/15/14 03/28/14 03/29/14 04/18/14 04/19/14

vs. Auburn Kansas State at TCU Baylor at Texas A&M Tennessee-Martin vs. Kansas State& vs. Baylor& vs. SMU$ vs. Georgia$

5-5 7-3 4-6 7-1 4-6 9-1 5-5 7-2 7-1 5-2

680.5-688 712-704 713.5-722.5 711.5-695 704.5-706.5 666.5-708 1393.5-1386.5 1418.5-1404 1094-1087 1023.5-1131.5

2013-14 EQUESTRIAN RESULTS BY INDIVIDUAL Leighona Bernstein (0-1) Date Opp. 09/28/13 at Kansas State

Score (OSU-Opp.) 0-82

Discipline Equitation

Jenna Blumer (12-3) Most Outstanding Performer (MOP)-3 Date Opp. Score (OSU-Opp.) 09/28/13 at Kansas State 64.5-67 10/26/13 at Baylor* 72.5-0 (MOP) 11/02/13 SDSU 71.5-72.5 11/16/13 TCU 72-70.5 01/31/14 at Delaware State 71.5-70 02/01/14 vs. Auburn* 71.5-68 (MOP) 02/15/14 Kansas State 69.5-68.5 02/22/14 at TCU 71.5-70.5 03/01/14 Baylor 69-67.5 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 68.5-69.5 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin* 72-70.5 (MOP) 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 139-131.5 03/29/14 vs. Baylor& 137.5-134.5 04/18/14 vs. SMU$ 142-135 04/19/14 vs. Georgia$ 142-141

Discipline Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining

Jorden Davis (16-12) (9-5 in Equitation) (7-7 in Equitation Over Fences) Date Opp. Score (OSU-Opp.) Discipline 10/26/13 at Baylor 84-76 Equitation 68-79 Equitation Over Fences 11/02/13 SDSU 84-66 Equiation 85-87 Equitation Over Fences 11/16/13 TCU 76-57 Equitation 78-74 Equitation Over Fences 01/31/14 at Delaware State 90-68 Equitation 78-50 Equitation Over Fences 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 82-63 Equitation 70-45 Equitation Over Fences 02/15/14 Kansas State 83-78 Equitation 82-68 Equitation Over Fences 02/22/14 at TCU 78-82 Equitation 77-86 Equitation Over Fences 03/01/14 Baylor 72-75 Equitation 78-55 Equitation Over Fences 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 79-78 Equitation 76-83 Equitation Over Fences 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 66-58 Equitation

03/28/14

vs. Kansas State&

03/29/14

vs. Baylor&

04/18/14

vs. SMU$

04/19/14

vs. Georgia$

80-76 138-150 147-158 125-133 148-135 155-145 150-153 143-160 80-153

Equitation Over Fences Equitation Equitation Over Fences Equitation Equitation Over Fences Equitation Equitation Over Fences Equitation Equitation Over Fences

Sammy Elser (13-15-1) (6-8 in Equitation) (7-7-1 Equitation Over Fences) Most Outstanding Performer (MOP)-3 Date Opp. Score (OSU-Opp.) Discipline 09/28/13 at Kansas State 85-90 Equitation Over Fences 10/26/13 at Baylor 77-81 Equitation 82-87 Equitation Over Fences 11/02/13 SDSU* 85-76 (MOP) Equitation 86-84 Equitation Over Fences 11/16/13 TCU 68-69 Equitation 76-69 Equitation Over Fences 01/31/14 at Delaware State 72-70 Equitation 84-74 Equitation Over Fences 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 70-79 Equitation 89-76 Equitation Over Fences 02/15/14 Kansas State 83-86 Equitation 78-65 Equitation Over Fences 02/22/14 at TCU 85-74 Equitation 81-84 Equitation Over Fences 03/01/14 Baylor 72-83 Equitation 91-92 Equitation Over Fences 03/08/14 at Texas A&M* 80-78 Equitation 86-84 (MOP) Equitation Over Fences 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin* 77-76 (MOP) Equitation 80-82 Equitation Over Fences 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 139-126 Equitation 150-126 Equitation Over Fences 03/29/14 vs. Baylor& 136-143 Equitation 126-171 Equitation Over Fences 04/18/14 vs. SMU$ 142-151 Equitation 148-162 Equitation Over Fences 04/19/14 vs. Georgia$ 151-158 Equitation 158-158 Equitation Over Fences Mackenzie Fugitt (4-8-2) Most Outstanding Performer (MOP)-1 Date Opp. Score (OSU-Opp.) 09/28/13 at Kansas State 67.5-69.0 10/26/13 at Baylor 69-0 11/02/13 SDSU 68-67 11/16/13 TCU 69.5-72 01/31/14 at Delaware State* 71-68.5 (MOP) 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 69-71 02/15/14 Kansas State 69-72 02/22/14 at TCU 68.5-73 03/01/14 Baylor 65.5-65.5 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 68.5-71.5 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 0-68.5 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 127-133 03/29/14 vs. Baylor& 134.5-134.5

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Discipline Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining

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vs. SMU$

Maggie Gampfer (5-7) Date Opp. 09/28/13 at Kansas State 10/26/13 at Baylor 11/02/13 SDSU 11/16/13 TCU 01/31/14 at Delaware State 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 02/15/14 Kansas State 02/22/14 at TCU 03/01/14 Baylor 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 03/29/14 vs. Baylor&

134-130.5

Reining

Score (OSU-Opp.) 77-83 81-80 72-71 71-77 87-74 71-78 76-84 84-87 80-84 76-81 155-153 145-139

Discipline Equitation Over Fences Equitation Over Fences Equitation Over Fences Equitation Over Fences Equitation Over Fences Equitation Over Fences Equitation Over Fences Equitation Over Fences Equitation Over Fences Equitation Over Fences Equitation Over Fences Equitation Over Fences

Lauren Halvorson (11-4) Most Outstanding Performer (MOP)-2 Date Opp. Score (OSU-Opp.) 09/28/13 at Kansas State 71- 72.5 10/26/13 at Baylor* 78.5-78 (MOP) 11/02/13 SDSU 73-71.5 11/16/13 TCU 76-74.5 01/31/14 at Delaware State 70.5-71.5 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 73.5-71.5 02/15/14 Kansas State 72.5-73 02/22/14 at TCU 72-70.5 03/01/14 Baylor 74-72 03/08/14 at Texas A&M* 77-73.5 (MOP) 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 76.5-71.5 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 146-132.5 03/29/14 vs. Baylor& 146.5-147.5 04/18/14 vs. SMU$ 151-144.5 04/19/14 vs. Georgia$ 148.5-147.5

Discipline Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship

Samantha Harrison (19-10-1) (8-6-1 In Equitation) (11-4 Over Fences) Most Outstanding Performer (MOP)-6 Date Opp. Score (OSU-Opp.) Discipline 09/28/13 at Kansas State 63-81 Equitation 86-75 Equitation Over Fences 10/26/13 at Baylor 76-86 Equitation 81-84 Equitation Over Fences 11/02/13 SDSU 85-80 Equitation 86-74 Equitation Over Fences 11/16/13 TCU 84-68 Equitation 72-76 Equitation Over Fences 01/31/14 at Delaware State* 94-71 (MOP) Equitation 89-71 (MOP) Equitation Over Fences 02/01/14 vs. Auburn* 90-83 Equitation 90-55 (MOP) Equitation Over Fences 02/15/14 Kansas State* 80-80 Equitation 87-83 (MOP) Equitation Over Fences 02/22/14 at TCU* 85-77 (MOP) Equitation 83-81 Equitation Over Fences 03/01/14 Baylor 67-72 Equitation 91-84 Equitation Over Fences 03/08/14 at Texas A&M* 84-81 (MOP) Equitation 79-77 Equitation Over Fences

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03/15/14

Tennessee-Martin

03/28/14

vs. Kansas State&

03/29/14

vs. Baylor&

04/18/14

vs. SMU$

04/19/14

vs. Georgia$

76-75 73-76 130-149 165-155 137-151 162-156 128-122 166-158 143-160 158-164

Equitation Equitation Over Fences Equitation Equitation Over Fences Equitation Equitation Over Fences Equitation Equitation Over Fences Equitation Equitation Over Fences

Allison Joyce (2-6-2) (1-4-1 in Equitation) (1-2-1 Over Fences) Date Opp. Score (OSU-Opp.) Discipline 09/28/13 at Kansas State 69-68 Equitation 76-79 Equitation Over Fences 10/26/13 at Baylor 78-80 Equitation 78-82 Equitation Over Fences 11/02/13 SDSU 71-71 Equitation 78-78 Equitation Over Fences 11/16/13 TCU 58-80 Equitation 01/31/14 at Delaware State 72-76 Equitation 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 61-70 Equitation 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 79-68 Equitation Over Fences Katy Krshka (21-7-2) (11-3-1 in Horsemanship) (10-4-1 in Reining) Most Outstanding Performer (MOP)-10 Date Opp. Score (OSU-Opp.) Discipline 09/28/13 at Kansas State* 74-71 (MOP) Horsemanship 68-69 Reining 10/26/13 at Baylor 77.5-71.5 Horsemanship 63.5-65 Reining 11/02/13 SDSU* 76.5-70.5 Horsemanship 72.5-62 (MOP) Reining 11/16/13 TCU* 77.5-74.5 (MOP) Horsemanship 72.5-72.5 Reining 01/31/14 at Delaware State* 73.5-71 (MOP) Horsemanship 69.5-68.5 Reining 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 66-62.5 Horsemanship 68.5-69 Reining 02/15/14 Kansas State* 74-69.5 (MOP) Horsemanship 71.5-71 (MOP) Reining 02/22/14 at TCU 75-75.5 Horsemanship 68.5-68 Reining 03/01/14 Baylor* 76-75 (MOP) Horsemanship 66.5-67 Reining 03/08/14 at Texas A&M* 63-68.5 Horsemanship 69-68.5 (MOP) Reining 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin* 77-74 (MOP) Horsemanship 71-69 Reining 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 147.5-140.5 Horsemanship 141.5-140 Reining 03/29/14 vs. Baylor&* 146.5-144.5 Horsemanship 142.5-138.5 Reining 04/18/14 vs. SMU$ 93-139.5 Horsemanship 143-139 Reining 04/19/14 vs. Georgia$ 153-153 Horsemanship 142-134 Reining

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2013-14 EQUESTRIAN SEASON REVIEW Lindsey McMullen (12-3) Most Outstanding Performer (MOP)-1 Date Opp. Score (OSU-Opp.) 09/28/13 at Kansas State 72.5-69.5 10/26/13 at Baylor 75-71.5 11/02/13 SDSU* 76.5-71 (MOP) 11/16/13 TCU 74.5-73 01/31/14 at Delaware State 72-0 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 56.5-70 02/15/14 Kansas State 73-72.5 02/22/14 at TCU 73-73.5 03/01/14 Baylor 76-72.5 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 73.5-67.5 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 75.5-73 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 137.5-141 03/29/14 vs. Baylor& 148.5-143.5 04/18/14 vs. SMU$ 138.5-110.5 04/19/14 vs. Georgia$ 150-140.5

Discipline Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship

Paris Nottingham (7-6) Date Opp. 09/28/13 at Kansas State 10/26/13 at Baylor 11/02/13 SDSU 11/16/13 TCU 01/31/14 at Delaware State 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 02/15/14 Kansas State 02/22/14 at TCU 03/01/14 Baylor 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 03/29/14 vs. Baylor&

Score (OSU-Opp.) 71-70 76-77.5 72-70 71.5-71 68-71 72-73 69-72 73-76 72.5-68.5 74.5-70.5 77.5-72 139-144.5 145-139

Discipline Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship

Ty Paris (9-5-1) Date Opp. 09/28/13 at Kansas State 10/26/13 at Baylor 11/02/13 SDSU 11/16/13 TCU 01/31/14 at Delaware State 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 02/15/14 Kansas State 0222/14 at TCU 03/01/14 Baylor 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 03/29/14 vs. Baylor& 04/18/14 vs. SMU$ 04/19/14 vs. Georgia$

Score (OSU-Opp.) 72-68.5 78-73.5 74-71 76-73 68.5-69.5 67-66 73.5-72 73-76.5 73-73 72.5-73.5 75.5-70.5 129-144.5 143.5-142.5 148.5-134 145-148.5

Discipline Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship Horsemanship

Justine Peters (13-2) Most Outstanding Performer (MOP)-2 Date Opp. Score (OSU-Opp.) 09/28/13 at Kansas State 71.5-67 10/26/13 at Baylor 0-67

Discipline Reining Reining

11/02/13 11/16/13 01/31/14 02/01/14 02/15/14 02/22/14 03/01/14 03/08/14 03/15/14 03/28/14 03/29/14 04/18/14 04/19/14

SDSU TCU* at Delaware State vs. Auburn Kansas State at TCU Baylor* at Texas A&M Tennessee-Martin vs. Kansas State& vs. Baylor& vs. SMU$ vs. Georgia$

70-67 73-70.5 (MOP) 64-0 70-66.5 69.5-67.5 71-70 69.5-66.5 (MOP) 70-72 71.5-70.5 142-140 139.5-139 144-139.5 143-136.5

Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining

Andrea Robbins (11-10-1) (6-3 in Equitation) (5-7-1 in Equitation Over Fences) Most Outstanding Performer (MOP)-2 Date Opp. Score (OSU-Opp.) Discipline 09/28/13 at Kansas State 72-55 Equitation Over Fences 11/16/13 TCU* 81-80 (MOP) Equitation Over Fences 01/31/14 at Delaware State 65-45 Equitation Over Fences 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 73-77 Equitation Over Fences 02/15/14 Kansas State 84-85 Equitation 85-70 Equitation Over Fences 02/22/14 at TCU 82-77 Equitation 69-84 Equitation Over Fences 03/01/14 Baylor* 74-73 Equitation 93-84 (MOP) Equitation Over Fences 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 85-78 Equitation 85-83 Equitation Over Fences 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 67-68 Equitation 75-78 Equitation Over Fences 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 140-131 Equitation 152-152 Equitation Over Fences 03/29/14 vs. Baylor& 145-149 Equitation 149-153 Equitation Over Fences 04/18/14 vs. SMU$ 142-109 Equitation 147-161 Equitation Over Fences 04/19/14 vs. Georgia$ 148-128 Equitation 147-166 Equitation Over Fences Ali Rose (7-6) Most Outstanding Performer (MOP)-2 Date Opp. Score (OSU-Opp.) 09/28/13 at Kansas State 73-65 10/26/13 at Baylor 76-77 11/02/13 SDSU 81-76 11/16/13 TCU* 86-63 (MOP) 01/31/14 at Delaware State 64-62 02/01/14 vs. Auburn* 93-43 (MOP) 02/15/14 Kansas State 87-81 02/22/14 at TCU 68-78 03/01/14 Baylor 61-73 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 78-79 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 73-67 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 159-160 03/29/14 vs. Baylor& 142-149

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Discipline Equitation Equitation Equitation Equitation Equitation Equitation Equitation Equitation Equitation Equitation Equitation Equitation Equitation

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2013-14 EQUESTRIAN SEASON REVIEW Amy White (0-1) Date Opp. 09/28/13 at Kansas State

Score (OSU-Opp.) 70-83

Discipline Equitation

Erin Willoughby (6-8) Date Opp. 09/28/13 at Kansas State 10/26/13 at Baylor 11/02/13 SDSU 11/16/13 TCU 01/31/14 at Delaware State 02/01/14 vs. Auburn 02/15/14 Kansas State 02/22/14 at TCU 03/01/14 Baylor 03/08/14 at Texas A&M 03/15/14 Tennessee-Martin 03/28/14 vs. Kansas State& 03/29/14 vs. Baylor& 04/19/14 vs. Georgia$

Score (OSU-Opp.) 62.5-61.5 59-68.5 66-71.5 69.5-0 69.5-61 66.5-70.5 70.5-66 67.5-69 69.5-67.5 68-71.5 70-68.5 133-145 134.5-140.5 0-134

Discipline Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining Reining

* = Most Outstanding Performer & = Big 12 Championships $ = NCEA Championships

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Lindsey McMullen

HISTORY Cowgirl senior Lindsey McMullen has made her mark during her time at Oklahoma State as a two-time All-American and two-time All-Big 12 recipient.

COWGIRL EQUESTRIAN


EQUESTRIAN HISTORY In 1998 the NCAA declared equestrian as an emerging sport. As of September of 2007, there are nineteen (19) Division 1 and four (4) Division II colleges and universities who participate at the varsity level with new programs being added every year. The average size of current women’s equestrian teams is 46 with a range from 20 to 100 athletes. From the Kentucky Derby, to the Olympics, to the Varsity Equestrian National Championship, equestrian sports are already in the American spotlight. Major national, satellite, and cable corporations already host the sport of equestrian. You can watch horses on NBC, ESPN, Outdoor Life Network, TVG, and College Sports TV to name a few. There are already weekly programs dedicated to the horse, one of which, the American Quarter Horse Association’s “America’s Horse” televises the Varsity Equestrian National Championship, the precursor to the NCAA Championship. To assist in promotion of Varsity Equestrian and to provide a media outlet for disbursement of the current news regarding equestrian, we are proud to announce the development of www.varsityequestrian.com, ‘The Official Web site of NCAA Varsity Equestrian’. Lastly, there are roughly 250 magazines, newspapers and newsletters devoted to horses; many of which already cover collegiate equestrian. In previous years, all collegiate equestrian competitions were conducted under the auspices of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). Since its inaugural year in 2000, Varsity Equestrian has implemented a dual-meet format in competitions. Teams compete in four events: Hunter Seat Equitation Over Fences, Hunter Seat Equitation on the Flat, Western Horsemanship, and Reining. An equal number of riders from each team compete head-to-head on each event on the same set of horses. The lowest score is dropped before computing the team score.

POST-SEASON COMPETITION The Varsity Equestrian National Championships has become an annual competition since 2002. This competition will become the NCAA Championship. There are three titles at stake each year: the Overall Team Championship, the Hunt Seat Team Championship, and the Western Team Championship.

GOVERNANCE OF THE SPORT Varsity Equestrian Steering Committee: The heart of any organization is its people. Besides the outstanding athletes, Equestrian is fortunate to have coaches who give of their time to serve as leaders for the sport. Teamed with athletic administrators, these coaches comprise the Varsity Equestrian Steering Committee. The committee’s charge is to develop procedures, legislation, and advance the sport via promotion and corporate sponsors. An annual meeting of the entire steering committee is held annually at the USEF Headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. United State Equestrian Federation (USEF): As the National Governing Body for equestrian sport in the United States and of Varsity Equestrian, USEF shares the sport with the world while advocating fairness, excellence and equine welfare in all aspects of horsemanship and competition. USEF sends athletes and teams of the highest caliber to represent our country at home and abroad. Through more than 2,800 recognized competitions in 27 breeds and disciplines, and with 86,000 members USEF continues to grow and acknowledge equestrian athletes at every level. Learn more about USEF at www.usef.org. American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA): With more than 350,000 worldwide members and 4.5 million registered American Quarter Horses in 80 different countries, the American Quarter Horse Association is the world’s largest equine association and a strong supporter of Varsity Equestrian. AQHA offers diverse programs for all types and levels of horse owners, from competitive to recreation. Annually, AQHA approves around 2,900 horse shows and special events that culminate at three different World Championships: the AQHA Youth World Show, the AQHA Open/Amateur World Show and the AQHA Select World Show. In all, over 927,000 entries compete year-round at the AQHA approved shows. Visit www.aqha.com for more information. The Varsity Equestrian Steering Committee is working diligently to advance equestrian from emerging to full championship status. The horse industry stands firmly behind the sport and is working hand-in-hand to lay a solid foundation on which the

sport can continue to grow and expand.

Katy Krshka

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EQUESTRIAN HISTORY In hunt seat equitation and horsemanship events, it is the rider and not the horse that is being judged. The actions of the horse are important only as they reflect on the horsemanship of the rider. Thus it is possible for a rider whose horse “acts up” to be placed among the winners because in the judges’ opinion she met the problem skillfully and solved it. Conversely, a seemingly good ride may mean nothing more than a placed horse carrying an unwitting passenger. The rider is always being judged in horsemanship classes, whether the class calls for jumping or whether it is run “on the flat” without jumps. Judging equitation classes is not done by a mathematical formula. Judges are usually looking for style of riding, accuracy and judgment in the use of the aids (hands, seat and legs), suppleness and lightness of hands and a general impression of complete, quiet control. The program description of equitation classes makes reference to tests for riders in the different classes. This refers to the test of horsemanship that has been established by the American Horse Shows Association for all recognized shows and is published in the annual rulebook. Equitation judges must choose from these individual tests in judging horsemanship. The common criteria are: Posture: The position of the body, the legs, the hands, the head and eyes are all indicators of good horsemanship. The rider’s back should be straight, chest out, head and eyes ahead in an alert, relaxed position. The appearance of the rider should give the impression of alert buoyancy. The movements of her body should be those that derive naturally from the horse’s movements. Correct posture at all gaits and in all movements is a basic element that judges look for in horsemanship. Hands: A rider’s hands should keep a light but certain contact with the mouth of the horse. Reins should be on a straight line from the horse’s mouth to the rider’s elbow. Wrong lead: In a canter, the horse leading with the wrong leg is “on the wrong lead”. Moving clockwise a horse should be leading with his right front leg. Moving counterclockwise, he should lead with the left. Legs: Heels should be down. No excessive weight should be carried on the stirrup irons. Legs should be quiet under the rider at all times. Diagonals: This fault may appear while a rider is posting (rising and sinking back in the saddle in rhythm with the horse’s trot) at the trot. The rider’s movement in posting should be impelled by the forward movement of the horse’s inside rear leg; that is, the rear leg that is closest to the center of the ring.

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COWGIRLS AT THE NCEA CHAMPIONSHIPS NCEA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2013 NCEA CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES 2013-14 DATE

04/18/14 04/19/14

OPPONENT SMU% Georgia%

2012-13 DATE

04/18/13 04/19/13 04/20/13

2011-12 DATE

04/12/12 04/13/12

04/14/12

COWGIRLS IN THE NCEA CHAMPIONSHIPS

NCEA National Champions

2003

NCEA National Champions

2004

NCEA National Champions

2005

OPPONENT

New Mexico St. (Hunter Seat)% TCU (Western)% Georgia (Western)% Georgia (Hunter Seat)% South Carolina (Hunter Seat)% Texas A&M (Western)%

DATE

04/16/11

OPPONENT

Texas A&M (Hunter Seat)% Kansas State (Western)% Auburn (Hunter Seat)% Baylor (Hunter Seat)% South Carolina (Western)%

2009-10 DATE

04/15/10 04/16/10

04/17/10

OPPONENT

SMU (Hunter Seat)% South Carolina (Hunter Seat)% Kansas State (Hunter Seat)% Kansas State (Western)% Auburn (Western)% TCU (Hunter Seat)% TCU (Western)%

2008-09

Western National Champions

DATE

2006

04/18/09

2009

2007-08

NCEA National Champions Ally Blais - Individual National Champion Hunter Seat Flat

04/17/09

DATE

04/17-18/08 04/19/08

2013

Western National Champions

OPPONENT

04/18/07 04/19/07 04/20/07

RESULT

ROUND

RESULT

ROUND

RESULT

First Round Semifinals Finals

Waco, Texas Quarterfinals Semifinals Quarterfinals Consolation Finals

ROUND

Quarterfinals Quarterfinals Semifinals Third Place Fifth Place

ROUND

First Round Quarterfinals Consolation Quarterfinals Consolation Fifth Place Fifth Place

OPPONENT

Kansas State (Western)% Georgia (Hunter Seat)% South Carolina (Western)% Georgia (Western)% Auburn (Hunter Seat)%

OPPONENT

Stephen F. Austin (Western)% Kansas State (Western)% Kansas State (Hunter Seat)% Texas A&M (Hunter Seat)% New Mexico State (Western)%

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W, 11-5 L, 8-6

L, 5-3 W, 5-3 W, 6-2

W, 7-1 W, 5-3 W, 5-3 L, 4-4 (1229-1212) L, 5-3 L, 4-4 (1116.5-975.5)

RESULT W, 5-3 L, 4-3 L, 8-0 L, 6-1 W, 4-3

RESULT

W, 4-4 (1076-1036) L, 6-2 W, 8-0 L, 7-1 W, 6-2 W, 4-2 L, 6-2

ROUND

RESULT

ROUND

RESULT

Kansas State (Western)% Second Round SMU (Hunter Seat)% First Round South Carolina (Hunter Seat)% Second Round Texas A&M (Western)% Semifinals Georgia (Western)% Third Place Florida State (Hunter Seat)% Consolation Texas A&M (Hunter Seat)% Fifth Place

2006-07 DATE

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Texas A&M(Hunter Seat)% Auburn(Western)% Kansas State (Western)%

2010-11 04/14/11 04/15/11

2000

OPPONENT

ROUND

Quarterfinals Semifinals

W, 6-2 W, 6-2 L, 6-1 L, 7-1 W, 5-3 W, 8-0 W, 6-2

Third Place Third Place First Round Second Round First Round

L, 6-1 L, 7-1 W, 4-4 (Raw score win) L, 6-2 L, 6-2

LOCATION

RESULT

First Round Second Round First Round Fifth Place Third Place

W, 7-1 W, 4-4(1127.5-1097) L, 6-2 W, 5-3 L, 6-1


COWGIRLS IN THE BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS BIG 12 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS 2009 2011 2012 2013 BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES 2013-14 DATE

03/28/14 03/29/14

OPPONENT Kansas State^ Baylor^

03/29/13 03/30/13

2011-12 DATE

03/30/12 03/31/12

OPPONENT Baylor^ Kansas State^

BIG 12 ANNUAL AWARDS

04/01/11 04/02/11

OPPONENT Kansas State^ Texas A&M^

OPPONENT Baylor^ Texas A&M^

BIG 12 COACH OF THE YEAR

2013 - Larry Sanchez

03/26/10 03/27/10

BIG 12 EQUITATION ON THE FLAT RIDER OF THE YEAR

2012 - Jordan White

BIG 12 HORSEMANSHIP RIDER OF THE YEAR

2012 - Katy Krshka 2013 - Katy Krshka

BIG 12 REINING RIDER OF THE YEAR

2012 - Caroline Daniels 2013 - Jenna Blumer 2014 - Jenna Blumer

BIG 12 SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

2013 - Jenna Blumer

RESULT

LOCATION

RESULT

Manhattan, Kan. Manhattan, Kan.

OPPONENT Baylor^ Kansas State^

W, 10-9 W. 10-9

W, 8-7 W, 8 -6

W, 9-7 W, 8-8 (3329-3326)

LOCATION

RESULT

LOCATION

RESULT

College Station, Texas College Station, Texas

2009-10 DATE

LOCATION

Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater, Okla.

2010-11 DATE

RESULT

Waco, Texas Waco, Texas

2012-13 DATE

LOCATION

Waco, Texas Waco, Texas

W, 10-5 L, 11-4

L, 13-3 W, 11-5

ALL-BIG 12 RECIPIENTS 2012

Caroline Daniels (Reining) Lauren Halvorson (Horsemanship) Samantha Harrison (Equitation over Fences) Katy Krshka (Horsemanship) Jordan White (Equitation on the Flat)

2013

Jenna Blumer (Reining) Lauren Halvorson (Horsemanship) Samantha Harrison (Equitation over Fences) Allison Joyce (Equitation over Fences and Equitation on the Flat) Katy Krshka (Horsemanship and Reining) Lindsey McMullen (Horsemanship)

2014

Jenna Blumer (Reining) Jorden Davis (Equitation on the Flat) Samantha Harrison (Equitation over Fences and Equitation on the Flat) Katy Krshka (Horsemanship) Lindsey McMullen (Horsemanship)

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COWGIRL ALL-AMERICANS

JENNA BLUMER 2012, 2013, 2014

JORDEN DAVIS 2014

2011, 2012

RACHEL HOUCHIN 2011

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CAROLINE DANIELS

ALLISON JOYCE

KATY KRSHKA

2013

2012 (2x), 2013, 2014

JUSTINE PETERS

ANDREA ROBBINS

2014

2013

LAUREN HALVORSON

SAMANTHA HARRISON

2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2014

LINDSEY MCMULLEN

KACI O’ROURKE 2013

2013, 2014

ALI ROSE

JORDAN WHITE

2011

2012

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TEAM HISTORY 2013-14 DATE

09/28/13 10/26/13 11/02/13 11/16/13 01/31/14 02/01/14 02/15/14 02/22/14 03/01/14 03/08/14 03/15/14 03/28/14 03/29/14 04/18/14 04/19/14

OPPONENT

at Kansas State* at Baylor* vs. South Dakota State vs. TCU* vs. Auburn at Delaware State vs. Kansas State* at TCU* vs. Baylor* at Texas A&M vs. Tennessee-Martin Kansas State^ Baylor^ SMU% Georgia%

2012-13 DATE

09/28/12 09/29/12 10/06/12 10/13/12 11/03/12 11/17/12 01/25/13 01/26/13 02/02/13 02/16/13 02/23/13 02/24/13 03/09/13 03/16/13 03/29/13 03/30/13 04/18/13 04/19/13 04/20/13

2011-12 DATE

10/01/11 10/15/11 11/05/11 11/06/11 11/19/11 01/28/12 01/29/12 02/04/12 02/18/12 02/25/12 03/10/12 03/17/12 03/30/12 03/31/12 04/12/12 04/13/12

04/14/12

OPPONENT

at Auburn at South Carolina vs. Baylor* at South Dakota State vs. TCU* vs. Kansas State* vs. Delaware State at Tennessee-Martin vs. Texas A&M vs. Fresno State at Baylor* at TCU* vs. South Carolina at Kansas State* Baylor^ Kansas State^ Texas A&M(Hunter Seat)% Auburn(Western)% Kansas State (Western)%

OPPONENT

10/09/10 10/16/10 10/29/10 10/30/10 11/05/10 11/13/10

Manhattan, Kan. Waco, Texas Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater, Okla. Dover, Del. Dover, Del. Stillwater, Okla. Ft. Worth, Texas Stillwater, Okla. College Station, Texas Stillwater, Okla. Waco, Texas Waco, Texas Waco, Texas Waco, Texas

LOCATION

Auburn, Ala. Blythewood, S.C. Stillwater, Okla. Brookings, S.D. Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater, Okla. Martin, Tenn. Martin, Tenn. Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater, Okla. Waco, Texas Fort Worth, Texas Stillwater, Okla. Manhattan, Kan. Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater, Okla. First Round Semifinals Finals

LOCATION

RESULT L, 11-9 L, 12-8 W, 15-3 W, 14-5 W, 11-9 W, 16-4 W, 13-6 L, 12-8 W, 11-7 W, 11-9 W, 15-5 W, 10-9 W. 10-9 W, 11-5 L, 8-6

RESULT L, 10-9 L, 13-7 W, 17-7 W, 16-4 L, 10-9 W, 15-7 W, 15-5 W, 16-4 W, 16-8 W, 15-4 L, 10-10 W, 11-8 W, 10-10 L, 11-8 W, 8-7 W, 8-6 L, 5-3 W, 5-3 W, 6-2

RESULT

vs. SMU Stillwater, Okla. W, 9-1 vs. Baylor * Stillwater, Okla. W, 13-10 at Texas A&M* College Station, Texas L, 14-8 at TCU Fort Worth, Texas L, 8-10 vs. Kansas State * Stillwater, Okla. L, 12-10 at Auburn Auburn, Ala. L, 11-8 at South Carolina Columbia, S.C. W, 10-9 vs. New Mexico State Stillwater, Okla. W, 12-6 at Baylor * Waco, Texas W, 13-11 vs. Texas A&M* Stillwater, Okla. W, 13-10 vs. Georgia Stillwater, Okla. W, 13-10 at Kansas State * Manhattan, Kan. W, 11-9 Kansas State^ Manhattan, Kan. W, 9-7 Texas A&M^ Manhattan, Kan. W, 8-8 (3329-3326) New Mexico St. (Hunter Seat)% Waco, Texas W, 7-1 TCU (Western)% Quarterfinals W, 5-3 Georgia (Western)% Semifinals W, 5-3 Georgia (Hunter Seat)% Quarterfinals L, 4-4 (1229-1212) South Carolina (Hunter Seat)% Consolation L, 5-3 Texas A&M (Western)% Finals L, 4-4 (1116.5-975.5)

2010-11 DATE

LOCATION

OPPONENT

vs. Tennessee-Martin vs. Baylor * at Baylor * at Texas A&M * at Kansas State vs. Delaware State

LOCATION

Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater, Okla. Waco, Texas College Station, Texas Manhattan, Kansas Stillwater, Okla.

RESULT W, 13-6 W, 12-6 L, 9-8 L, 14-11 W, 12-7 W, 14-5

01/29/11 02/12/11 02/27/11 03/12/11 03/26/11 03/27/11 04/01/11 04/02/11 04/14/11 04/15/11 04/16/11

vs. Kansas State Stillwater, Okla. W, 12-6 at New Mexico State (Western) Las Cruces, N.M. L, 6-4 vs. Texas A&M * Stillwater, Okla. W, 15-8 vs. Auburn Stillwater, Okla. L, 8-8 (1443.5-1428) at TCU Fort Worth, Texas L, 12-8 at SMU (English) Dallas, Texas W, 7-2 Baylor^ College Station, Texas W, 10-5 Texas A&M^ College Station, Texas L, 11-4 Texas A&M (Hunter Seat)% Quarterfinals W, 5-3 Kansas State (Western)% Quarterfinals L, 4-3 Auburn (Hunter Seat)% Semifinals L, 8-0 Baylor (Hunter Seat)% Third Place L, 6-1 South Carolina (Western)% Fifth Place W, 4-3

2009-10 DATE

10/03/09 10/10/09 10/16/09 10/31/09 11/07/09 02/06/10 02/20/10 02/21/10 02/27/10 03/05/10 03/06/10 03/26/10 03/27/10 04/15/10 04/16/10

04/17/10

OPPONENT

LOCATION

vs. SMU Stillwater, Okla. at New Mexico State Las Cruces, N.M. vs. Baylor * Stillwater, Okla. at Kansas State * Manhattan, Kan. vs. Texas A&M * Stillwater, Okla. vs. Kansas State * Stillwater, Okla. at South Carolina Columbia, S.C. at Auburn Auburn, Ala. vs. TCU Stillwater, Okla. at Baylor * Waco, Texas at Texas A&M * College Station, Texas Baylor^ Waco, Texas Kansas State^ Waco, Texas SMU (Hunter Seat)% First Round South Carolina (Hunter Seat)% Quarterfinals Kansas State (Hunter Seat)% Consolation Kansas State (Western)% Quarterfinals Auburn (Western)% Consolation TCU (Hunter Seat)% Fifth Place TCU (Western)% Fifth Place

2008-09 DATE

09/20/08 10/11/08 10/18/08 10/25/08 11/08/08 11/21/08 02/07/09 02/14/09 02/28/09 03/07/09 03/08/09 03/14/09 03/27/09 03/28/09 04/17/09 04/18/09

OPPONENT

DATE

10/6/07 10/13/07 10/27/07 11/10/07 11/17/07 11/18/07 01/26/08 02/02/08

OPPONENT

vs. Tennessee-Martin vs. Baylor * vs. South Carolina vs. Texas A&M * at Stephen F. Austin at Baylor * Miami (Ohio) vs. Kansas State *

RESULT

LOCATION

RESULT

Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater, Okla. Nacadoches, Texas Waco, Texas Stillwater, Okla. Stillwater, Okla.

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W, 7-3 L, 11-9 W, 14-9 W, 12-7 L, 15-12 W, 17-6 L, 10-9 L, 12-8 W, 14-10 W, 11-8 L, 16-11 L, 13-3 W, 11-5 W, 4-4 (1076-1036) L, 6-2 W, 8-0 L, 7-1 W, 6-2 W, 4-2 L, 6-2

LOCATION

vs. SMU Stillwater, Okla. vs. New Mexico State Stillwater, Okla. vs. Baylor * Stillwater, Okla. at Fresno State Fresno, Calif. vs. Texas A&M * Stillwater, Okla. at Kansas State * Manhattan, Kan. vs. Kansas State * Stillwater, Okla. at Baylor * Waco, Texas vs. Delaware State Stillwater, Okla. at Texas A&M * College Station, Texas at TCU Mansfield, Texas vs. Auburn Stillwater, Okla. vs. Texas A&M * Stillwater, Okla. vs. Baylor * Stillwater, Okla. Kansas State (Western)% Second Round SMU (Hunter Seat)% First Round South Carolina (Hunter Seat)% Second Round Texas A&M (Western)% Semifinals Georgia (Western)% Third Place Florida State (Hunter Seat)% Consolation Texas A&M (Hunter Seat)% Fifth Place

2007-08

RESULT

W, 8-2 W, 16-4 W, 15-9 L, 9-10 L, 11-14 W, 13-7 W, 13-11 L, 6-14 W, 16-3 L, 7-16 L, 9-10 W, 11-9 W, 9-6 W, 11-5 W, 6-2 W, 6-2 L, 6-1 L, 7-1 W, 5-3 W, 8-0 W, 6-2

W, 16-4 W, 20-4 W, 16-3 W, 16-9 W, 11-4 W, 12-8 W, 15-5 W, 17-5

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at Georgia Athens, Ga. L, 10-8 at Auburn Auburn, Ala. L, 10-9 at Kansas State * Manhattan, Kan. L, 10-9 at Texas A&M * College Station, Texas L, 13-11 Fresno State Stillwater, Okla. W, 10-5 Kansas State& Manhattan, Kan. W, 8-7 Baylor& Manhattan, Kan. W, 10-5 Kansas State (Western)% Third Place L, 6-1 Georgia (Hunter Seat)% Third Place L, 7-1 South Carolina (Western)% First Round W, 4-4 (Raw score win) Georgia (Western)% Second Round L, 6-2 Auburn (Hunter Seat)% First Round L, 6-2

2006-07 DATE

10/07/06 10/14/06 10/15/06 11/09/06 11/10/06 11/18/06 11/18/06 01/27/07 02/03/07 02/04/07 03/03/07 03/16/07 03/31/07 04/01/07 04/18/07 04/19/07 04/20/07

OPPONENT

LOCATION

RESULT

vs. TCU Stillwater, Okla. W, 15-1 vs. Baylor * Stillwater, Okla. W, 17-7 vs. Kansas State * Stillwater, Okla. W, 13-13 (1720-1698.5) at Baylor * Waco, Texas L, 11-9 at Texas A&M * College Station W, 16-16 (2329-2317.5) at Kansas State * Manhattan, Kan. L, 10-10 (1376-1374.5) vs. New Mexico State Manhattan, Kan. W, 10-9 vs. Miami (Ohio) Stillwater, Okla. W, 11-5 at South Carolina Blythewood, S.C. L, 12-8 at Auburn Auburn, Ala. L, 13-7 vs. Texas A&M * Stillwater, Okla. L, 14-12 vs. Fresno State Stillwater, Okla. W, 12-4 Kansas State# College Station, Texas W, 8-7 Texas A&M# College Station, Texas L, 9-6 Stephen F. Austin (Western)% First Round W, 7-1 Kansas State (Western)% Second Round W, 4-4(1127.5-1097) Kansas State (Hunter Seat)% First Round L, 6-2 Texas A&M (Hunter Seat)% Fifth Place W, 5-3 New Mexico State (Western)% Third Place L, 6-1

SERIES RECORD VS. ALL OPPONENTS

OPPONENT

Auburn Baylor Delaware State Fresno State Georgia Kansas State Miami (Ohio) New Mexico State SMU South Carolina South Dakota State Stephen F. Austin TCU Tennessee-Martin Texas A&M

RECORD 4-8 16-6 4-0 5-1 3-5 19-8 2-0 4-3 7-0 6-6 2-0 2-0 7-6 4-0 12-12

01/31/14 03/29/14 02/01/14 02/16/13 04/19/14 03/28/14 01/26/08 04/12/12 04/18/14 04/20/13 11/02/13 11/17/07 02/22/14 03/15/14 03/08/14

*Series Record vs. All Opponents dated to 2006-07 when NCEA format changed

*denotes conference match ^denotes Big 12 Tournament match %denotes NCEA Championship match &denotes Central Championship match #denotes Big 12 Classic Match

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SERIES MEET-BY-MEET SCORES 2014

AUBURN 2007 2008 2008 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2014

L L L W L W L L L L W W

13-7 10-9 6-2 11-9 12-8 6-2 8-8 8-0 11-8 10-9 5-3 11-9

A A N H A N H N A A N N

BAYLOR 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014

W L W W W W L W W W L W L W W W W L W L W W

17-7 11-9 20-4 12-8 10-5 15-9 14-6 11-5 14-9 11-8 13-3 12-6 9-8 10-5 13-10 13-11 17-7 10-10 8-7 12-8 11-7 10-9

H A H A N H A H H A N H A N H A H A N A H N

W W W W

16-3 14-5 15-5 16-4

H H N A

FRESNO STATE 2007 2008 2008 2013

W W L W

12-4 10-5 10-9 15-4

H H A H

GEORGIA 2008 2008 2008 2009 2012 2012 2012

L L L W W W L

10-8 7-1 6-2 5-3 13-10 5-3 4-4

8-6

N

KANSAS STATE 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014

W L W W L W L W L W W W W W W W L W W L L W W W L W W L W W

13-13 10-10 8-7 4-4 6-2 17-5 10-9 8-7 6-1 13-7 13-11 6-2 12-7 17-6 11-5 8-0 7-1 12-7 12-6 4-3 12-10 11-9 9-7 15-7 11-8 8-6 6-2 11-9 13-6 10-9

H A N N N H A N N A H N A H N N N A H N H A N H A N N A H N

2007 2008

W W

11-5 15-5

A N N N H N N

2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 2012 2012

W L W L L W W

10-9 6-1 16-4 11-9 6-4 12-6 7-1

H H

N N H A A H N

SMU 2008 2009 2009 2010 2011 2011 2014

W W W W W W W

8-2 6-2 7-3 4-4 7-2 9-1 11-5

H N H N A H N

SOUTH CAROLINA 2007 2007

L W

12-8 16-3

2008 2009 2010 2010 2011 2012 2012 2012 2013

W L L L W W L L W

4-4 6-1 10-9 6-2 4-3 10-9 5-3 13-7 10-10

N N A N N A N A H

2012 2012 2013 2013 2014

W L W L W

8-8 4-4 16-8 5-3 11-9

N N H N A

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 2012 2013

W W

16-4 15-3

A H

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 2007 2007

W W

7-1 11-4

N A

TCU 2006 2009 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2013 2013 2014

W L W L W L L L W W L

15-1 7-9 4-2 2-6 14-10 8-12 8-10 9-10 11-8 14-5 8-12

H A N N H A A H A H A

TENNESSEE-MARTIN

MIAMI (OHIO)

NEW MEXICO STATE

DELAWARE STATE 2009 2010 2013 2014

L

A H

2007 2010 2013 2014

W W W W

16-4 13-6 16-4 15-5

H H A H

TEXAS A&M 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012

W L L W W L L L W L W L L L W L W L W

16-16 4-12 9-6 5-3 16-9 13-11 14-11 16-7 9-6 7-1 6-2 15-12 16-11 14-11 15-8 11-4 5-3 14-8 13-10

A H N N H A H A H N N H A A H N N A H

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ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL Academic All-Big 12 2014 First Team Jenna Blumer, Sr.* Maggie Gampfer, Jr. Lauren Halvorson, Sr. Allison Joyce, Jr. Katy Krshka, Jr. Lindsey McMullen, Jr. Paris Nottingham, So. Jessica (Ty) Paris, So. Justine Peters, So.* Ali Rose, Sr. Kaitlyn Skog, Sr. Erin Willoughby, So. Second Team Samantha Harrison, Sr. Andrea Robbins, Sr. 2013 First Team Jenna Blumer, Jr. Andrea Callahan, Sr. Marissa Dalton, Sr. Maggie Gampfer, So. Sarah Gesick, Sr. Lauren Halvorson, Jr. Caitlin Harris, Sr.* Aisling Henschel, Sr.* Carol Hopkins, Sr. Taylor New, Sr. Allison Joyce, So. Lindsey McMullen, So. Andrea Robbins, Jr. Ali Rose, Jr. Hayden Vosburgh, Sr. Second Team Leighona Bernstein, So. Mackenzie Fugitt, Jr. Katy Krshka, So. Ellie Sparks, Sr. 2012 First Team Jenna Blumer, So. Caroline Daniels, Sr.* Christy McElreath, Jr. Andrea Robbins, So. Ali Rose, So. Ellie Sparks, Jr. Mamie Tomlin,Sr. 38

Second Team Lauren Halvorson, So. **Indicates nominated with a 4.0 GPA

NCEA All-Academic Teams 2014 First Team Jenna Blumer, Sr. Lauren Halvorson, Sr. Allison Joyce, Sr. Katy Krshka, Jr. Lindsey McMullen, Jr. Paris Nottingham, So. Ty Paris, So. Justine Peters, So. Erin Willoughby, So. Honorable Mention Maggie Gampfer, Jr. Samantha Harrison, Sr. Ali Rose, Sr. Honor Roll Jenna Blumer, Sr. Margaret Botkin, So. Brenna Brawner, Fr. Rebecca Buchanan, So. Marissa Dalton, Sr. Lauren Halvorson, Sr. Emily Hartley, So. Olivia Hupy, So. Allison Hurlbut, Jr. Allison Joyce, Jr. Katy Krshka, Jr. Lindsey McMullen, Jr. Lindsey Morris, Sr. Paris Nottingham, So. Ty Paris, Jr. Justine Peters, So. Kaitlyn Skog, Sr. Ellie Sparks, Sr. Kaitlin Townsend, Sr. Amy White, So. Erin Willoughby, Jr.

Second Team Marissa Dalton, Sr. Maggie Gampfer, So. Taylor New, Sr. Ali Rose, Jr. Honorable Mention Leighona Bernstein, So. Mackenzie Fugitt, Jr. Sarah Gesick, Sr. Lauren Halvorson, Jr. Katy Krshka, So. Honor Roll Leighona Bernstein, So. Jenna Blumer, Jr. Marissa Dalton, Sr. Mackenzie Fugitt, Jr. Maggie Gampfer, So. Sarah Gesick, Sr. Lauren Halvorson, Jr. Caitlin Harris, Sr. Aisling Henschel, Sr. Carol Hopkins, Sr. Allison Hurlbut, So. Allison Joyce, So. Katy Krshka, So. Lindsey McMullen, So. Taylor New, Sr. Katherine Ralph, Jr. Ali Rose, Jr. Hayden Vosburgh, Sr.

2013 First Team Jenna Blumer, Jr. Allison Joyce, So. Lindsey McMullen, So.

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UNIVERSITY With a Big 12-best 51 NCAA team championships to its credit and fundraising happening at an unheard-of level, Oklahoma State is well-positioned for success.

COWGIRL EQUESTRIAN


OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Oklahoma’s only university with a statewide presence, Oklahoma State University is a five-campus, public educational system that improves the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world by adhering to its landgrant mission of high-quality teaching, research and outreach.

OSU conducts innovative research and technology transfer that enhance Oklahoma’s economic vitality and its quality of life. The focus has expanded greatly since 1890, but the third cornerstone of the university’s land-grant mission remains as crucial for the future of Oklahoma as it was at statehood. Interdisciplinary collaborations with academic institutions, government agencies, private business, and industry ensure that contributions of faculty and student researchers to the development of new knowledge and its dissemination are pertinent and lasting. Areas of emphasis include: alternative energies and conservation; animal-based agriculture and biotechnology; environmental protection; food production and safety; health and medicine; manufacturing and advanced materials; national defense and homeland security; sensors and sensor technologies; aerospace and unmanned aerial systems; and transportation and infrastructure

OSU research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its application.

Although OSU is a large, comprehensive university, its size does not minimize the personal attention given to each student. OSU encourages all students when they first enroll to identify the college in which they wish to major. Because the average number of students majoring in any one department is less than 150, the student can count on personal attention in a friendly environment.

Established as a result of the Morrill Act, the Stillwater campus is the home of the OSU System. OSU was founded on Dec. 25, 1890, as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College. On July 1, 1957, Oklahoma A&M College became Oklahoma State University.

OSU offers students many distinct advantages. It has nearly four million volumes in the library; modern research laboratories and equipment; excellent physical education, recreation and student union facilities; nationally-recognized residence hall programs; outstanding cultural and sporting events; nearly 500 student organizations; and nearly 40 nationally affiliated fraternities and sororities that provide a stimulating educational and social environment.

The OSU System has an enrollment of more than 36,000 students across all its campuses. Named Oklahoma’s inaugural Truman Honor Institution for its production of Truman Scholars, OSU today boasts students from all 50 states and around 120 nations. There are more than 240,000 OSU alumni throughout the world. When it comes to outreach, OSU reaches across the state of Oklahoma. It has five campuses: Stillwater, which includes the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences; OSUTulsa; OSU-Oklahoma City; OSU Institute of Technology in Okmulgee; and the OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, which includes the OSU Medical Center. OSU also boasts 16 agricultural experiment stations statewide, extension offices serving all the state’s 77 counties, a research facility in Ponca City, and a biosciences institute in Ardmore in partnership with the Noble Foundation. With more than 350 undergraduate and graduate degrees and options, as well as professional degree programs in medicine and veterinary medicine, OSU provides unmatched diversity of academic offerings.

UNIVERSITY HISTORY The story of Oklahoma State University began on Christmas Eve, 1890, at the McKennon Opera House in Oklahoma’s territorial capital of Guthrie when Territorial Governor George W. Steele signed legislation establishing an Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (OAMC) in Payne County. OAMC’s first students assembled for class on Dec. 14, 1891, even though there were no buildings, no books, and no curriculum. The college’s first students attended classes in the Stillwater Congregational Church. The original campus consisted of 200 acres of prairie that were donated by four local homesteaders. The college’s first six graduates received their diplomas in 1896. Visitors to the OSU campus often marvel at its beauty and consistency of architecture. Much of the credit goes to legendary president, Henry G. Bennett, who served from 1928-1951. Dr. Bennett’s 25-year campus master plan envisioned some of the university’s most famous and beautiful structures, including the Edmon Low Library and the OSU Student Union. A new campus master plan is guiding unprecedented construction that is making OSU more competitive in academics and athletics. Starting in the fall of 2008, OSU has opened the Multimodal Transportation Terminal, the North Classroom Building, the west end zone of Boone Pickens Stadium, refurbished Old Central, the Donald W. Reynolds Architecture Building, an upgraded Murray Hall, the Henry Bellmon Research Center and completed a major renovation of the Student Union, considered the most comprehensive union in the country. Hall of Fame Avenue on the north, University Avenue on the south, and Monroe Street through the campus core have been significantly upgraded, and the university is making numerous upgrades to its campus landscape. OSU grew quite rapidly following World War II. The post-war years were marked by a huge enrollment surge. Some graduates from that era may remember “Veteran’s Village,” a thriving community that developed on the northwest edge of campus as veterans and their families moved into surplus military housing provided by the college. The mid-1940s also were a golden era for athletics at Oklahoma A&M. In a 90-day period in early 1945, A&M teams won the Cotton Bowl, the NCAA championship in wrestling, and the NCAA championship in basketball. The next year, the wrestling and basketball teams repeated as national champions, and the football team won the Sugar Bowl. Coaches and players from that era are now sports legends. Coach Henry Iba set a national standard in basketball and Edward Gallagher took his wrestling teams to international prominence. By the 1950s, the college had grown substantially. In 1957, Oklahoma A&M became The Oklahoma State University for Agriculture and Applied Science. During the next three decades, OSU would build academic programs to match its new status. Enrollment more than doubled from 10,385 in 1957 to more than 23,000 in the 1980s. OSU became a statewide university system, adding branches in Okmulgee in 1946 and Oklahoma City in 1961. OSU merged with the Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988, and OSU-Tulsa was born in 1999. Today, OSU has more than 36,000 students across five campuses and a presence in every Oklahoma county through its extension offices and experiment stations. From six graduates in 1896, to around 5,000 annually today, the small college on the prairie has grown and prospered far beyond the dreams of its founders. OSU teaching, research and graduates are making a bigger impact on the lives of people around the world than ever before. It’s a great time to be a Cowboy!

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UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT BURNS HARGIS

OKLAHOMA STATE

COWBOYS

BURNS HARGIS UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT SEVENTH YEAR

Burns Hargis was named the 18th President of Oklahoma State University and the OSU System in December 2007 and took office March 10, 2008. Hargis oversees one of the nation’s most comprehensive land-grant university systems with more than 36,000 students, 7,400 employees, and campuses located in Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Okmulgee. He has guided OSU to record enrollment and record fundraising, reaching the $1 billion Branding Success campaign goal in April 2013, nearly two years ahead of schedule. The campaign is focused on student scholarships, faculty and other vital resources and programs. He also is overseeing a construction boom that is transforming the OSU campus to be more competitive in academics and athletics. Hargis has a bold vision of creating a modern land-grant university that cuts across disciplines to better prepare students for success. Hargis, who holds degrees in accounting from Oklahoma State University and in law from the University of Oklahoma, is the second OSU graduate to lead the university as president. Oliver S. Willham, who served as president

from 1952 to 1966, graduated from then Oklahoma A&M in 1923. Before being named OSU President, Hargis had a long and distinguished legal and business career, with active civic and philanthropic leadership across many fronts. He also is familiar to many Oklahomans through the political perspective and wit he provided on the award-winning television program “Flashpoint”. Prior to coming to OSU, he was Vice Chairman of Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Before joining Bank of Oklahoma in 1997, Hargis practiced law in Oklahoma City for 28 years, most recently with the firm of McAfee & Taft. He is a former president of the Oklahoma County Bar Association, former president of the Oklahoma Bar Foundation, and is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Hargis served as vice-chairman of the Oklahoma State Election Board, the Oklahoma Constitutional Revision Commission, and served as Chairman of the Oklahoma Commission for Human Services. He is a former member of the Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Hargis was a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of Oklahoma in 1990. A firm believer in the power of imagination and collaboration, Hargis was the first chair of the Oklahoma Creativity Project. He has served and chaired many boards, including the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges of Oklahoma State University. Hargis received the state’s highest honor when he was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2009. Hargis and his wife, Ann, have two married children and three grandchildren.

A little more than five years after launching a $1 billion fundraising campaign to support students, faculty, programs and facilities, Oklahoma State University officials announced on April 24, 2013, that the goal had been surpassed nearly two years ahead of schedule. However, with a number of priority projects still to be funded, OSU President Burns Hargis said Branding Success: The Campaign for Oklahoma State University will continue through its scheduled completion date of Dec. 31, 2014. More than 96,000 donors have participated in Branding Success. The seven-year campaign began in December 2007, and the public phase was announced Feb. 26, 2010, when the campaign total exceeded the halfway point. A record year of fundraising from July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011, added nearly $253 million to the overall total. The $120 million Pickens Legacy Scholarship Match (PLSM) – named for alumnus, philanthropist and businessman T. Boone Pickens – is one of the highlights of the largest comprehensive higher education fundraising campaign in state history. The PLSM program was announced in 2010 with an initial $100 million challenge gift. Pickens increased the amount by $20 million in 2011 when he learned the initiative had generated a record number of qualified gifts. Examples of how the campaign has impacted the four priority areas include: STUDENT SUPPORT • More than 1,075 new scholarship funds, producing thousands of scholarships (many funds are supporting multiple scholarships). FACULTY SUPPORT • Nearly 150 new endowed faculty positions, which strengthen academic programs and help OSU recruit outstanding faculty. PROGRAM SUPPORT • Additional funding for programs such as the Learning and Student Success Opportunity Center (LASSO), which has helped OSU improve its freshman retention rate. FACILITY SUPPORT • Following extensive renovations, OSU’s Postal Plaza Gallery in the former U.S Post Office building in downtown Stillwater is showcasing OSU’s diverse art collection. • OSU has opened the Sherman E. Smith Training Center, the Greenwood Tennis Center and a new track and field facility north of Boone Pickens Stadium. • OSU is moving forward on plans for a new business building, a new performing arts center and an addition to its human sciences building.

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OKLAHOMA STATE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT 2013-14 HIGHLIGHTS BIG 12 TEAM CHAMPIONS Men’s Cross Country Men’s Indoor Track and Field Wrestling Equestrian Baseball (Regular Season) NCAA INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS Wrestling Alex Dieringer, 157 pounds Wrestling Chris Perry, 174 pounds ALL-AMERICANS Men’s Cross Country Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country Equestrian Equestrian Equestrian Equestrian Equestrian Equestrian Equestrian Football Men’s Indoor Track & Field Men’s Indoor Track & Field Men’s Indoor Track & Field Women’s Indoor Track & Field Women’s Indoor Track & Field Wrestling Wrestling Wrestling Wrestling Wrestling Men’s Basketball Men’s Tennis Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Baseball Baseball Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Men’s Outdoor Track & Field

Tom Farrell Shadrack Kipchirchir Monika Juodeskaite Jenna Blumer Jorden Davis Lauren Halvorson Samantha Harrison Katy Krshka Lindsey McMullen Justine Peters Justin Gilbert Tyreek Hill, 200 meters Kirubel Erassa, 3,000 meters Nick Miller, weight throw Savannah Camacho, 800 meters Kaela Edwards, 800 meters Josh Kindig, 149 pounds Alex Dieringer, 157 pounds Tyler Caldwell, 165 pounds Chris Perry, 174 pounds Austin Marsden, 285 pounds Marcus Smart Arjun Kadhe Jakob Sude Viktoriya Lushkova Brendan McCurry Zach Fish Nick Miller, hammer throw Shadrack Kipchirchir, 10,000m

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK AND FIELD OSU has won NCAA cross country team championships in three of the last five years and finished third place or better at the NCAA Championships every year since 2009. The Cowboys were the 2014 Big 12 Indoor Track and Field team champions and had a program-best third-place finish at the 2014 Big 12 Outdoor Championships.

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NCAA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS MOST IN THE BIG 12 AND FOURTH-MOST NATIONALLY

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK AND FIELD The Cowgirls have placed in the top three at the Big 12 Cross Country Championships in each of the past three seasons. For context, OSU had only three top-three finishes at the Big 12 meet from 1990-2010. The Cowgirls took 15th at the 2014 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships for the second-highest finish in the history of the program. FOOTBALL In the past six years, the Cowboys have become one of the most powerful teams in the country by winning 59 games, a Big 12 championship, producing six NFL first-round draft picks and finishing no lower than third place in the Big 12 standings. Notable products of Cowboy football include 1988 Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders, five-time NFL Pro Bowler Thurman Thomas and current NFL Pro Bowlers Russell Okung and Dez Bryant. SOCCER The Cowgirls have earned berths in seven of the last eight NCAA Championships and advanced to the Elite Eight in 2010 and 2011. From 2008-11, OSU celebrated four consecutive Big 12 championships. The Cowgirls have totaled five league titles in the last 11 seasons.

MEN’S BASKETBALL With two national championships, six appearances in the Final Four, 11 appearances in the Elite Eight and 14 trips to the Sweet 16, OSU basketball is a consistent power. The Cowboys have won 20 games or more in 19 of the last 24 seasons. Notable OSU products include Hall of Famers Henry Iba and Bob Kurland, plus coach Eddie Sutton, Tony Allen of the Memphis Grizzlies, John Starks of the New York Knicks and Desmond Mason of the Oklahoma City Thunder. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL OSU has five NCAA Tournament appearances in the last eight seasons and advanced to the Sweet 16 in 2008 and 2014. The Cowgirls have won 69 games over the past three years, the best three-year run in OSU history.

BIG 12 PLAYER OF THE YEAR Men’s Indoor Track & Field Kirubel Erassa Wrestling Chris Perry Equestrian Jenna Blumer (Reining) Men’s Golf Wyndham Clark Women’s Golf Julie Yang Baseball Zach Fish

EQUESTRIAN Winners of each of the past three Big 12 team titles, the Cowgirls have five national championships to their credit (2000, 2003, 2004 and 2006). OSU added Western titles in 2005 and 2013.

BIG 12 INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS Men’s Indoor Track & Field Tyreek Hill, 200 meters Men’s Indoor Track & Field Kirubel Erassa, mile run Men’s Indoor Track & Field Kirubel Erassa, 3,000 meters Men’s Indoor Track & Field Kirubel Erassa, 5,000 meters Men’s Indoor Track & Field Nick Miller, Weight Throw Women’s Indoor Track & Field Savannah Camacho, 1,000 meters Women’s Indoor Track & Field Viktoriia Sadokhina, triple jump Wrestling Jon Morrison, 133 pounds Wrestling Anthony Collica, 141 pounds Wrestling Alex Dieringer, 157 pounds Wrestling Tyler Caldwell, 165 pounds Wrestling Chris Perry, 174 pounds Wrestling Austin Marsden, 285 pounds Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Chad Noelle, 1,500 meters Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Nick Miller, Hammer Throw Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Viktoriia Sadokhina, triple jump

BASEBALL One of the sport’s most revered programs, OSU has made 19 trips to the College World Series and boasts 31 conference championships, including the 2014 Big 12 title. In Robin Ventura and Pete Incaviglia, the Cowboys claim two of the best college baseball players of all time. Both Ventura (Chicago White Sox) and John Farrell (Boston Red Sox) are current Major League Baseball managers.

BIG 12 FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR Men’s Indoor Track & Field Tyreek Hill Women’s Tennis Viktoriya Lushkova BIG 12 COACH OF THE YEAR Men’s Cross Country Dave Smith Men’s Indoor Track & Field Dave Smith Wrestling John Smith Baseball Josh Holliday

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Fans and alumni of Oklahoma State University have long been blessed with one of the nation’s most well-rounded athletic departments. From bowl games in the fall and Final Fours in March, to the College World Series in June, the cheering - and winning - never stops in Stillwater.

WRESTLING The winningest program in North American sports - NCAA or professional - Cowboy wrestling boasts 34 NCAA team championships and 138 NCAA individual crowns. The Cowboys have won four of the last five Big 12 team titles.

MEN’S GOLF Owners of 10 NCAA team titles and claiming eight NCAA individual champions and 54 conference titles (including five of the last eight Big 12 crowns), Oklahoma State is among college golfing’s great programs. Included on OSU golf’s list of alumni are current PGA performers Rickie Fowler, Hunter Mahan, Charles Howell III, Bo Van Pelt, Peter Uihlein, Scott Verplank, Morgan Hoffmann and Kevin Tway. WOMEN’S GOLF Six of the past seven Big 12 Golfers of the Year have come from Oklahoma State. Of the 18 Big 12 Championships contested since the league’s inception, the Cowgirls have won eight - twice as many as any other school. SOFTBALL OSU has made seven trips to the Women’s College World Series, the most recent of which came in 2011. Cowgirls Melanie Roche, Michele Smith and Lauren Bay all represented their countries in the Olympics.

MEN’S TENNIS

The Cowboys have piled up 18 conference championships through the years and have competed in the NCAA Championships in eight of the last 12 seasons. WOMEN’S TENNIS The Cowgirls took second in the Big 12 in 2014 and are well-positioned to become a consistent player on the national scene given the completion of the sparkling new 50,000-square foot Michael and Anne Greenwood Tennis Center in 2014.

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ATHLETIC DIRECTOR MIKE HOLDER

OKLAHOMA STATE

COWBOYS

MIKE HOLDER ATHLETICS DIRECTOR NINTH YEAR | OKLAHOMA STATE, 1970

Recognized as a 2013 finalist for National Athletic Director of the Year in the Sports Business Awards by SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily, Mike Holder is a central figure in Oklahoma State’s current athletic resurgence. He was named Vice President for Athletic Programs and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Oklahoma State University on Sept. 16, 2005. In his 32 years of leading his alma mater’s golf program, Holder’s name became synonymous with success not only on the golf course, but in fundraising, facility development and the academic performance of his student-athletes. In fact, a case could be made that Holder took Oklahoma State’s already strong golf program and transformed it into America’s best. Those same leadership skills have served him well in his time guiding OSU’s athletic department. His plan and vision for the betterment of Cowboy and Cowgirl athletics have taken shape, most notably with the completion of Boone Pickens Stadium. The stadium, now a horseshoe with more than 60,000 seats, features 111 completed suites. Also during Holder’s tenure, OSU opened the 92,000-square foot Sherman E. Smith Training Center to serve several Cowboy and Cowgirl teams, the sparkling 50,000-square foot Michael and Anne Greewood Tennis Center - which features six indoor courts and 12 outdoor courts - and a brand new track and field complex. Under Holder’s direction, OSU Athletics has continued to move forward while maintaining its traditional strengths. The Cowboy football team has appeared in eight straight bowl games for the first time in school history. OSU has won five more national team championships under Holder’s watch, raising the school’s championship count to 51 – the fourth best total in the country and tops in the Big 12 Conference. In 2011, OSU claimed its first outright conference football championship of the modern era. Holder’s tenure has also featured landmark fundraising by the athletic department, including the $165 million gift from T. Boone Pickens that pushed OSU’s facility drive into high gear. The legendary OSU alum also helped complete the west end zone project with another $63 million gift in 2008. At Holder’s urging, OSU Athletics has placed an emphasis on scholarship endowments. The “Leave A Legacy” endowment drive has seen Oklahoma State climb from dead last in the Big 12 to the top with gifts and commitments of approximately $58 million. Five years ago, OSU’s endowment stood at just $2.1 million. Perhaps Holder’s adept fundraising stems from his “fundgiving”. He and his wife, Robbie, illustrated their commit-

ment to Oklahoma State when they donated $500,000 for the first fully endowed scholarship for Cowboy football. The scholarship is named for former OSU player, the late Vernon Grant. The Holders’ lifetime giving to OSU surpasses $2.5 million, including $1 million for an entrepreneurship super chair at OSU in the Spears School of Business. “Robbie and I made the gift to the college of business because of (OSU donors) Malone and Amy Mitchell,” Holder said at the announcement. “Having two degrees in business was the icing on the cake. I would like to see the new program nationally recognized and make a difference in the lives of young people.” Malone and Amy Mitchell had made a $57.2 million gift to OSU, split evenly between athletics and academics, on the day the Holders announced their $1 million gift. Things are on the upswing at the turnstiles as well. Oklahoma State set new school records for football season ticket sales in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013, surpassing the 50,000 mark for the first time in 2013 with a final tally of 50,223 season tickets sold that season. Holder administered his first high-profile job search when Oklahoma State went looking for a men’s basketball coach. The pressure was on to fill a position that had been occupied by two of the winningest coaches in college basketball history in Henry Iba and Eddie Sutton. Holder tabbed Travis Ford for the job and six years later, Ford trails only Iba and Sutton in terms of both total wins and winning percentage for an OSU men’s basketball coach.

MIKE HOLDER CAREER CAPSULE 1968-70 OSU MEN’S GOLF LETTERWINNER • 1968 Honorable Mention All-American • 1968 Oklahoma State Amateur Champion • 1969 Third-team All-American • 1970 Third team All-American • 1970 Big Eight Conference Individual Champion 1973-2005 OSU MEN’S GOLF HEAD COACH • Eight NCAA Team Championships • 25 Conference Team Championships • Six NCAA individual champions • 12 National Players of the Year and 112 All-Americans • 20 conference individual champions • 21 Academic All-Americans 2005-PRESENT OSU ATHLETIC DIRECTOR • Finalist for the 2013 National Athletic Director of the Year award from the SportsBusiness Journal • Lead figure in the construction of Karsten Creek Golf Course, which is a fixture on any list of best collegiate facilities in the country • Oversaw the transformation of Boone Pickens Stadium into one of America’s most spectacular football facilities • Developed a facilities master plan that has already resulted in the construction of the Sherman Smith Training Center, the Greenwood Tennis Center and a new outdoor track and field facility • Oklahoma State has won the following NCAA team titles during Holder’s tenure as Athletic Director: 2006 Wrestling 2006 Men’s Golf 2009 Men’s Cross Country 2010 Men’s Cross Country 2012 Men’s Cross Country

Other Holder head-coaching hires include cross country and track and field head coach Dave Smith, who has led the Cowboys to three NCAA team championships since 2009; baseball coach Josh Holliday, who guided the Cowboys to their first Big 12 regular season championship and an appearance in the NCAA Super Regionals in 2014; softball coach Rich Wieligman, who took the Cowgirls to the 2011 Women’s College World Series and women’s soccer coach Colin Carmichael, who guided Oklahoma State to within a game of the College Cup in 2010 and 2011. OSU has won the Big 12 regular season or postseason soccer title in four of the last five years. Holder also named Jim Littell women’s basketball coach following the loss of Kurt Budke and his assistant, Miranda Serna, in a plane crash. Littell led the Cowgirls to the WNIT title in 2012 the second round of the NCAA tournament in 2013 and to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen in 2014. During his tenure as the men’s golf coach, Holder’s successes included not only his team’s results on the course, but his players’ performances in the classroom and beyond. His vision and fundraising abilities resulted in the creation of Karsten Creek, a magnificent golf course in Stillwater, selected as the Best New Public Course in 1994 by Golf Digest magazine. That publication listed Karsten Creek as the nation’s 12th “greatest public course” in 2011. In 2000, Holder’s Cowboy golf team claimed the national championship, marking the eighth time his squad carried home the NCAA trophy. And while high national finishes are the norm at Oklahoma State, the accomplishments of his teams never stopped at the 18th hole. Holder took over his OSU coaching post on July 1, 1973, and during his tenure, his teams set student-athlete standards that were unequaled. While he coached 112 All-America selections, including 38 first-team choices, and has numerous former players competing on the PGA Tour, overseas and on mini-tours, Holder saw to it that his players also excelled in the classroom. During his tenure, OSU produced three Ben Hogan Award winners, which was based on academic and athletic excellence nationwide. Kevin Wentworth earned the honor in 1990, Trip Kuehne claimed the prestigious award in 1995 and Hunter Mahan was named the 2003 recipient. Kuehne was OSU’s outstanding male graduate in 1995 as well. Holder is one of five coaches in NCAA history, regardless of sport, to win a national championship in four different decades. Three times Holder coached the Cowboys to the national team title the same year an OSU individual also claimed medalist honors (1978, 1987 and 2000). Along the way, he claimed 25 conference championships. His 21 Big Eight championships were the second most by a head coach in any sport, trailing only Kansas basketball coach Phog Allen. As a student-athlete, Holder was the 1970 Big Eight medalist and led OSU to the conference team title. He was a third-team All-American as a junior and a senior and an honorable mention All-American as a sophomore. Holder, a graduate of Ardmore High School, earned his degree in marketing from Oklahoma State in 1970 and completed work on his MBA at OSU in 1973. His wife, Robbie, graduated as salutatorian from Jasper High School in 1966, and attended the University of Houston where they met at the All-American Intercollegiate golf tournament in 1968.

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MR. T. BOONE PICKENS In 2007, Pickens brought his innovative entrepreneurial approach to the philanthropic sector, announcing the Foundation’s largest gifts yet — $50 million each for two University of Texas health care institutions: UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Under unique agreements, the gifts create special funds at the institutions, requiring that they grow to $1 billion ($500 million each) within 25 years from earnings on the original principal and/or from new outside donations solicited by the institutions. When the $500 million marks are reached, the institutions will be able to distribute the funds as they deem fit. In many ways, Pickens is a record-setting philanthropist. His $165 million gift to his alma mater, Oklahoma State University, in 2005 is the single largest gift for athletics in NCAA history, and the $7 million donation to the American Red Cross in 2005 is the largest individual contribution in the 150-year history of that organization. His unprecedented giving to athletics has triggered a renaissance in Oklahoma State University’s football program and was a key factor in its first Big 12 championship in 2011 and its first BCS Bowl win in the Fiesta Bowl matchup with Stanford in 2012. On May 21, 2008, Pickens gave $100 million for the endowment of major faculty chairs and professorships at

Oklahoma State University. The OSU School of Geology already bears his name from previous gifts to OSU. Over the years, Pickens has donated over $500 million to Oklahoma State, split virtually equally between athletics and academics. In 2010, OSU launched its campus-wide “Branding Success” campaign and T. Boone Pickens again led the charge with yet another $100 million gift to his alma mater. Recently, Pickens has become a national and indeed a world leader on the energy front with the launching of the Pickens Plan, which is a unique private sector initiative formed to address the economic and national security threats posed by America’s ever-increasing reliance on OPEC oil.

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T. Boone Pickens is arguably OSU’s (and the state’s) most visible personality. His various endeavors and colorful demeanor have been chronicled on the covers of most American business publications and by some of the mostwatched television programs in the country. During the span of his long career, T. Boone Pickens has created thousands of jobs and made billions of dollars— for others as well as himself — and he isn’t timid about spreading it around. “I like making money. I like giving it away…. not as much as I like making it, but it’s a close second,” he has often said. The breadth of his philanthropy — which approaches $1 billion during his career — includes health and medical research, treatment and services; entrepreneurship; kids at risk; education and athletics, with a particular focus on his alma mater, Oklahoma State University; corporate health and fitness; and conservation and wildlife management. While many donations involve tens of millions of dollars and attract headlines, there are hundreds more ranging from hundreds of thousands to several hundred. Each is important in its own way. The establishment of the T. Boone Pickens Foundation has ensured his continued ranking as one of the top U.S. philanthropists. The Pickens Foundation is improving lives through grants supporting educational programs, medical research, athletics and corporate wellness, at-risk youths, the entrepreneurial process and conservation and wildlife initiatives. 44

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PROMINENT ATHLETICS ALUMNI

OKLAHOMA STATE ATHLETICS HAS PRODUCED SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN SPORTS OVER THE YEARS.

Coaches Ed Gallagher, Henry Iba, John Smith, Eddie Sutton, Gary Ward and Mike Holder all rank among the giants in their repective sports and athletes like 1988 Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders, Thurman Thomas, Pete Incaviglia and Pat Smith enjoyed legendary careers. Below are Oklahoma State products who are prominent figures in today’s professional sports landscape.

JOHN FARRELL

JOHNY HENDRICKS

TONY ALLEN

Boston Red Sox manager. Led the Sox to the World Series championship in 2013.

UFC Champion who was a two-time NCAA champion during his time as an Oklahoma State wrestler

NBA champion with the Boston Celtics who helped lead Oklahoma State to the Final Four in 2004.

RICKIE FOWLER

MICHELE SMITH

HUNTER MAHAN

PGA Tour pro who was a two-time All-American and the 2008 Ben Hogan Award winner during his time at OSU.

ESPN broadcaster and U.S. Olympic softball player who threw a school-record nine no-hitters while at Oklahoma State.

PGA Tour pro who was a two-time All-American and the 2003 national player of the year while at Oklahoma State.

RUSSELL OKUNG

ROBIN VENTURA

DEZ BRYANT

Pro Bowl left tackle who helped lead the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl title in 2014.

Chicago White Sox manager who earned a spot as one of the greatest college players of all time during his time at OSU.

Pro Bowl wide receiver from the Dallas Cowboys who was a consensus All-American for Oklahoma State.

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OSU SPIRIT OSU PROUD

PISTOL PETE

FRANK EATON - BEFORE PISTOL PETE

Alumni of Oklahoma State University are as loyal to their alma mater as any group in America. Just look around the Stillwater campus. OSU’s director of athletics, head football coach, head wrestling coach and head baseball coach are all graduates of Oklahoma State.

(excerpt from text written by Lance Millis)

“My boy, may an old man’s curse rest upon you, if you do not try to avenge your father...You must never stop until they are all accounted for!” These words, according to one of Eaton’s many stories, were spoken by a family friend following the brutal murder of his father, and guided the formative years of Frank’s life.

Many factors contribute to the “college experience” – not the least of which is gaining a feeling of belonging and a sense of loyalty to the school, its faculty and staff, the community that embraces the university, and the athletic teams that compete to garner conference and national honors. Wearing school colors and displaying emblems of the university are life-long symbols of allegiance. Oklahoma State’s famed Homecoming is a yearly celebration that brings much activity and excitement. THE COWBOY TRAIL

Dating back to the 1890s, Oklahoma A&M sports teams had been referred to as Agriculturists or Aggies, the Farmers, and officially but unpopularly, the Tigers. But by 1924, Charles Saulsberry, sports editor of the Oklahoma City Times, and other writers who regularly covered college events, had begun to refer to Stillwater’s teams as the A&M Cowboys. Reporters’ constant search of colorful synonyms started sprinkling Cowpokes, Pokes, Waddies, Cowpunchers and Punchers in conversation. “Cowboys” had a Southwestern flavor and flair that fit like a favorite pair of boots. The Athletic Council authorized athletics director Edward C. Gallagher to have 2,000 balloons printed, “Oklahoma Aggies— Ride ’Em Cowboy” for sale at football games in 1926.

Around 1923, when Oklahoma A&M College was searching for a new mascot to replace its tiger (copied along with the school’s orange and black colors, from university founders who hailed from Princeton), a group of students saw Frank Eaton leading the Armistice Day Parade. He was approached to see if he would be interested in being the model for the new mascot, and he agreed. A likeness was drawn and began to be used on sweatshirts, stickers, etc., and a tradition was born. That caricature was the basis for what is used today as the official Oklahoma State University mascot. For 35 years, the crusty old cowboy was a living symbol of OSU, representing the colorful past of the area. As such, he would attend OSU athletic events, building dedications, etc., and sign autographs, pose for photographs and reminisce about the Old West with anyone who would listen. To this day, his likeness is a visible reminder of the Old West to literally millions of people yearly as a symbol of colleges whose mascots pay homage to the cowboy. Each year, OSU students tryout for Pistol Pete. A panel of former “Petes” judge the tryouts and select the two best candidates based on an interview, a mime, and posing as mascot in different “game situations.” The two who are selected split the approximately 500 appearances annually. These appearances include all athletic events, pep rallies, business openings, weddings, birthday parties, and public school events.

Born in 1860, in Hartford, Connecticut, Frank moved with his family to Kansas shortly after the close of the Civil War. When Frank was eight years old, his father, a former Union soldier, was shot and killed by a group of lawless former Confederates. Frank was a witness to the murder and each of the murderers’ faces was imprinted in his memory. After being challenged to avenge his father’s death by Mose Beaman, (the family friend), Frank set out to learn how to handle guns. Mose gave him a gun and holster, and taught him how to handle and shoot guns. Frank quickly learned to “shoot a snake’s head off with either hand”. During the next few years, Frank’s days were spent helping his mother with chores and practicing shooting. With each passing year, he became faster and more accurate with his guns. When Frank was 15, he learned of the location of one of his father’s killers. After deciding it was almost time to set out on his mission, Frank wanted to make sure his shooting skills were good enough. He decided to visit Fort Gibson, a cavalry fort, to try to learn more about handling a gun. There he competed with the cavalry’s best marksmen, beating them each time. After many competitions, the fort’s commanding officer, Colonel Copinger gave Frank a marksmanship badge and a new name. From that day forward, Frank would be known as Pistol Pete. BULLET

The Oklahoma State University Cowboys have many symbols of their western heritage, but none is more appropriate than their mascot, Bullet. The Spirit Rider program debuted in 1984 with the first few Spirit Riders providing their own horse to serve as mascot for the OSU Cowboys. However, in 1988, Stars Parr Money was donated to the OSU Athletic Department to be used specifically as the mascot. Since that time, Bullet has delighted crowds with his traditional sprint across the football field following every Cowboy touchdown. The heart of the Cowboy Spirit Rider Program, Bullet is not only seen at Boone Pickens Stadium and other OSU football games, he’s made appearances at local elementary schools, parades, rodeos and other special events, including the opening ceremonies of the Oklahoma State Special Olympics. Bullet speeds onto the field after each score.

Frank Eaton - the original Pistol Pete

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The tradition of the Spirit Rider can be attributed to the late Eddy Finley, who wanted to promote school spirit the “cowboy way,” on horseback. Since that time, additional support has come for the Spirit Rider and Bullet, much of it due to Finley’s hard work. A horse trailer, custom-tooled saddle and uniform dress for the Spirit Rider and ground crew have been donated to OSU. In honor of the Spirit Rider and its tradition, Jim Hamilton sculpted the Spirit Rider bronze statue that sits next to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater.

Pistol Pete

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AMERICA’S GREATEST HOMECOMING CELEBRATION

Friday night’s “Walkaround” attracts thousands to campus for Homecoming.

Ask any Oklahoma State University graduate what OSU’s greatest tradition is, and you’ll hear one word - Homecoming. The OSU Alumni Association has presented Homecoming at OSU since 1920 growing it from a small-town carnival to a nine-day, award-winning celebration. It is widely known as “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration” with its signature event, Walkaround, which regularly draws more than 80,000 spectators to view elaborate Greek house decorations, parade floats and residence halls bathed in orange. OSU’s Homecoming is entirely run by students - more than 250 on committees within the Alumni Association and thousands more in Greek, residential and campus life. Cowboys love our Homecoming tradition and are actively contributing to an endowment to secure its future existence and growth on our campus. Homecoming is a driving force in the Stillwater community. In 2013, the Harvest Carnival event contributed 18,500 pounds of canned food donations to the local Harvest II food drive. Homecoming also highlights other OSU sports at Homecoming & Hoops where fans can preview the upcoming season’s squads for Cowboy and Cowgirl basketball in addition to enjoying a pep rally for Saturday’s football game. From the Edmon Low Library’s orange fountain to Hester Street painted for coaches and players to view during “The Walk,” OSU and its alumni are proud to claim “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration.” Homecoming 2014: ‘The Experience’ is October 17-25 and will conclude with the West Virginia vs. OSU football game.

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CITY OF STILLWATER Located in north central Oklahoma, and easy drives from Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Kansas City and Dallas, Stillwater provides college-town atmosphere with big-city access. Stillwater is a rapidly growing city of 47,000 and is near the geographic center of the country. The U.S. Census Bureau recently named Stillwater as the fastest growing city in the state of Oklahoma. Often called Oklahoma’s premier education community, Stillwater is the home of some of the region’s finest education and training institutions, including Oklahoma State University, Meridian Technology Center, Northern Oklahoma College/OSU Gateway, and one of the nation’s top rated public school systems. With such a strong commitment to education, it’s easy to see why Stillwater’s educational attainment is among the highest in the nation, with 48 percent of its residents holding bachelor’s degrees or higher. The city is the micropolitan anchor for the state’s technology triangle that includes Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The “college town” atmosphere lends itself to a variety of recreational opportunities. Year-round arts and cultural events appeal to many different audiences and feature music, dance, theater, festivals, lectures, and concerts. A youthful community demands the best in fitness centers, spas, parks and recreational opportunities.

ranks with such well-known courses as Pebble Beach. It’s one of several public and private courses that prompted Golf Digest to call the Stillwater area among the “Top 10 Places in America to retire and play golf.”

And for the outdoor enthusiast, nearby lakes provide a quiet respite at the city’s edge, sparkling in 234 days of annual sunshine.

Stillwater is one of America’s safest cities, with a crime rate far below the U.S. average and Oklahoma State University has been considered the safest campus in the Big 12 Conference since the league’s inception.

After a day of work or play, residents and visitors often relax in one of the many restaurants or night spots that offer everything from barbecue to fine dining, and blues to bluegrass. Stillwater’s retail districts feature a unique shopping experience where you’ll find museums, galleries, and shops with personality. OSU athletic events attract more than 600,000 fans to Stillwater annually.

Security also comes in the form of great health care services, centered around Stillwater Medical Center’s state of the art facilities. And with a cost of living that averages more than 10 percent below the U.S. average, the dollar buys more.

OSU has been called the “University of Golf,” and the five-star Karsten Creek, home of the 10-time national champion Cowboy golf team and perennial top-10 women’s program,

Whether you’re here for a short time or a lifetime, you’ll want to stake your claim in one of America’s great university cities… Stillwater, Oklahoma!

THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

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