Oklahoma State University Athletics
Assistant Coach Kayla Elmenhorst
February 27, 2009 | Cowgirl Equestrian
Elmenhorst is no stranger to OSU Equestrian, as she joined the team as a freshman in the fall of 2001. Her accomplishments throughout her collegiate riding career are numerous and impressive. Kayla was a member of both the 2003 and 2004 Varsity Equestrian National Championship teams, as well as the 2002 IHSA Reserve National Championship Team.
In 2005, Elmenhorst wrapped up her collegiate career in style. She was the Zone 7 Region 2 Open Horsemanship Champion as well as the Zone 7 Open Horsemanship Champion and finished in the top five at the IHSA National Championships.
Last season, Elmenhorst helped head coach Larry Sanchez take the Western team to a fourth place finish, as well as leading Leah Kuehn to the Collegiate Reining Championship. Elmenhorst also helped lead the Cowgirls to a Central Championship victory in 2008.
Although Kayla was extremely successful within the collegiate arena, she also made her mark in AQHA. While training with Jackie Krshka, Elmenhorst was a five-time qualifier for the AQHYA World Show and placed in the top 5 and top 10 in the horsemanship, showmanship and western riding.
