How We Got Here: Reining

STILLWATER -- The Oklahoma State Equestrian team is currently ranked No. 5 by the NCEA in part because of the dominating shows in the Reining event. The Cowgirls are currently undefeated in Reining with a 5-0-1 record during the fall season.

"I'm very happy with how the reiners have performed so far this season," Reining coach Jenna Blumer said. "I have a phenomenal group of girls so it's great to see their record reflect their talent and the hard work they put in every day."

Senior Erin Willoughby remains undefeated on the season with six victories for the Cowgirls. The Murrieta, California, native posted a season-high score of 72 against TCU. This victory also brought her Most Outstanding Player honors.

During the first three matches of the fall season, OSU won all three Reining events 4-1, 3-2 and 3-2. Willoughby and sophomore Ebba Lange were undefeated in all three matches.

Lange has a 5-1 record on the season.

Junior Brenna Brawner also grabbed MOP honors during the season opener against SMU. Brawner defeated SMU's Casey Bibbs with a season-high score of 72.5.

After a 2-2 tie against Auburn, the Cowgirls dominated Baylor in the Western competition by a score of 8-2. OSU won the Reining event 4-1 as Lange took MOP honors with a 71.5-69.5 win over Baylor's Elizabeth Shank.

In other 4-1 win over TCU, All-American Justine Peters, sophomore Julia Purus, Lange and Willoughby all won their head-to-head matchups to snag a match victory against the Horned Frogs 12-8.

On the season, Purus is 4-2 with a high-score of 71. Danielle Cohen has also contributed for the Cowgirls with a high-score of 70.5."

After missing much of her junior season to a neck injury, Peters has established herself once again as a commanding Reining rider for the Cowgirls. Peters holds a 4-2 record on the season. Her season-high score of 72 came in an impressive showing against then-No. 2 Auburn.

"I am looking forward to seeing the girls grow even more as the season progresses," Blumer said. "That's what I love about this group. They are so competitive, yet remain humble and ambitious and work hard for each competition. I want to see them pick right back up on Saturday continuing their success and contribute to more total team wins in both the regular and post season."

The Cowgirls look to continue their undefeated streak in Reining as they host the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. at Totusek Arena in Stillwater.

Oklahoma State University Athletics

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