Hubbard inks eight in early signing period

FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State equestrian head coach Eric Hubbard announced the addition of eight student-athletes in the early Fall 2017 signing period. The commits will join the program at the beginning of the 2018-19 season.

"We are very excited about this signing class," said Hubbard. "Our new coaching staff has done a great job building a relationship with this group of newcomers. The skill set and talent of this group will add a lot of depth to our roster."

The equestrian program welcomes five western riders and three hunt seat riders for the 2018-19 season.

Western

Alexis Steele
Top Riding Accomplishments:

•2016 ApHC World Champion Western Horsemanship & Showmanship at Halter 13-15

•2016 European Appaloosa Champion Bareback Horsemanship 18/U (Aachen, Germany)

•7x Youth High Point Champion

"Fresno State always felt like home," said Steele. "I am extremely excited to be starting this journey with a team that is already like my family. I'm excited to be riding alongside such talented riders and can't wait to see how far we can go. I'm thrilled to begin the next chapter of my life as a Bulldog."

Hannah Buijs
Top Riding Accomplishments

2016 AQHA Youth World Cup Reserve Champion in Horsemanship
2017 AQHYA World Show (8th place - Horsemanship)
Multiple top five and top ten placings at the All American Quarter Horse Congress for the past seven years.

"I am eager to attend Fresno State," said Buijs. "They have an excellent support system. I will be able to balance my passion for schoolwork and riding while making lifelong friendships with my teammates and the horses."

Brooklyn Moch
Top Riding Accomplishments

2014 Reserve World Champion - Showmanship
2017 World Champion English Trail
2017 World Champion Bareback Horsemanship
Canadian National Champion in Horsemanship (2013)
World Champion Trail in the Youth World Games (2016)

"I look forward to working hard both in the classroom and in the arena as well," said Moch. "I am excited to become a part of the Fresno State equestrian family and create friends for life. I am excited to create many fabulous memories over the upcoming years."

Kameron Thorn
Top Riding Accomplishments

AJPHA Reserve World Champion - Equitation
3rd place at NYATT Equitation
Multiple Congress Top 5
Dixie National Champion - Horsemanship

"I am excited to begin the next chapter of my life at Fresno State because of all of the great opportunities and experiences Fresno has to offer," said Thorn. "I am anticipating meeting new people and visiting new places all while learning new things. However, I am most excited to be joining the equestrian team; I am ready for the new challenges and to grow as a rider with my teammates everyday. GO DOGS!"

Lexee Padrick
Top Riding Accomplishments

2017 ORHA Reining champion
1st place AQHA Eastern Reining classic youth 18&U

"Fresno State was my first choice," said Padrick. "I am from Oregon, so it is exciting for me to represent the West Coast as well as develop as a competitor in such a great equestrian program and with a great group of coaches at Fresno State."

Hunt Seat

Hana Bieling
Top Riding Accomplishments

Qualified and Competed at:
- USEF Medal Finals
- Maclay Regionals
- Maclay Finals
World Champion Hunter Rider Week Champion and Classic Winner WE

"I am excited to join the equestrian team because the program seemed great for the horses and riders," said Beiling. "Everyone on the team seemed to be genuinely nice and very hard workers."

Elizabeth Stodden
Top Riding Accomplishments

Participated in the 2017 West Coast Children's Hunter Championship. Earned silver medal with a second place team finish.
Second place in the individual championship of the 2017 West Coast Children's Hunter Championships
Finished fifth at the 2017 Horse and Hound Finals
1st place finish in the 3'3 classic at HITS Coachella week 1 2017

"I am super excited to be joining the Fresno State team," said Stodden. "I am really looking forward to being a part of a team in a sport that can also be so individual. I can't wait to see what is to come, go Bulldogs!"

Grace Countryman
Top Riding Accomplishments

Multiple Medal Qualifying Wins
Fourth place in the Carolyn Day Equitation Challenge
Fourth place in an Equitation Classic
Equitation Champion at the Oregon High Desert Classic

"I have always had my eyes set on being able to ride for Fresno State and now that it is finally happening I could not be more excited to become apart of this team!"

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