Back in 2003, SMU decided to add equestrian to its athletic repertoire. Now, twenty years later, the team has risen to the top of the podium.
SMU equestrian defeated Auburn 11-8 on Saturday to win their first NCEA National Championship, the ninth national championship for SMU Athletics.
SMU finished the season 13-1, eclipsing their school record win total of 11 from last year. They also had nine riders named as All-America selections including four national riders of the month.
“There really aren’t words to describe this feeling, but I’m just so grateful to so many people who were a part of today’s win,” head coach Carol Gwin said in a press release.