Fresno State Athletics
One on One with Sierra Daniels
3/15/2007 12:00:00 AM | Equestrian
March 15, 2007
FRESNO, Calif. - The Bulldogs appear to be peaking as the national championships are approaching. Fresno State will have a couple tough tests this weekend when the Bulldogs take on Big 12 opponents Oklahoma State and Kansas State. The dual with the Cowgirls is Friday at Noon PT at the Animal Science Arena in Stillwater. Oklahoma State is 6-5 on the season.
On Sunday, the Dogs travel to Manhattan, Kans., to take on the KSU Wildcats at Fox Creek Stables. The Wildcats have won four of their last five events and have impressive recent wins over Georgia and Texas A&M.
One of the top performers on the team has been senior Western rider Sierra Daniels. In Fresno State's win in the "Best of the West" show, Daniels won a pair of dual matches in Western Horsemanship, leading the Dogs to a commanding win.
"Sierra is an outstanding student and one of our best riders," said coach Becky Malmo. "She has really emerged as a team leader and will be a key factor for us when we head to the national championships. She's been a pleasure to work with."
A native of Brentwood, Calif., Daniels graduated from Liberty Union High School where she was active in the National Honor Society. A biology major, Sierra enjoys reading and exercising in her spare time.
Sierra spent some time with Gobulldog.com to answer a few questions.
One-on One With: Sierra Daniels
Who's your favorite teacher on campus? "Mr. James Wilson in the Biology department."
What do want to do after you graduate from Fresno State? "Get a Master's degree in Ecology and then go into research for the California Fish and Game."
What's your favorite thing about Fresno State? "The down to earth atmosphere of the professors."
How old were you when you first rode a horse and what do you remember about that experience? :"I was 6-years-old trying out a Shetland Pony to buy. I had no idea how to ride but I got on and rode it."
What's in your CD player? "A country song mix."
What person would you most like to give a riding lesson to? "Any person who is willing and wanting to improve their abilities."
What's your favorite TV show? "CSI, Law & Order: SVU"
What do you do in your spare time? "Read or sleep."
What are your three favorite movies? "The Sound of Music, Cinderella and The Notebook."
Who's the funniest member of your team? "Lilly Sterling."
What's your most prized possession? "My life"
What's your favorite meal? "Breakfast, French toast with fruit."
Describe your dream vacation? "Going on a Mediterranean cruise and relaxing with the one I love."
If you could switch places with one person for a day, who would it be and why? "Bill Gates, so I could go anywhere I want with his money and have no worries for a day."
