The No. 5 ranked Texas A&M equestrian team hosted the Maroon & White Scrimmage on the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 17. at the Hildebrand Equine Complex. The scrimmage served as a performance evaluation before the competition season officially begins.
The Aggies will hit the road for their first regular season matchup, where they will face South Dakota State on Sept. 25.
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Senior Lisa Bricker rounds the corner of the arena on her horse Buddy.
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Lisa Bricker and Buddy pick up speed for the next move of the routine.
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Junior Malena Lopez smiles to the crowd.
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Malena Lopez competed in the reigning event on her horse Otis.
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Sophomore Alli Buffington spins her horse Uvalde during her reigning routine.
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Alli Buffington brings Uvalde to a halt to showcase their skills.
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Freshman Mattie Gustin competed on her horse Indie.
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Junior Alle Durkin warms up on her horse Tommie.
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The Equestrian vs. Maroon & White Scrimmage showcased both Western and English riding events.
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Fifth-year student Caroline Dance lands a jump over a fence.
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Sophomore Alexis Ortiz guides Chapman over a fence during the fence jumping event.
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Alexis Ortiz smiles after completing her round.
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Sophomore Kennedy McCaulley begins her equitation over fences portion of the scrimmage.
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Freshman Rylee Shufelt jumps a fence on Chapman.
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