Hubbard announces 2019-20 team captains

FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State equestrian head coach Eric Hubbard announced on Friday that seniors Nicole Campbell, Shea Gilson and Erica Rosinski will serve as team captains for the 2019-20 season.

"Our captains are a true leaders and I am excited for their leadership this season," added Hubbard on the team's captains. "Each one of them individually brings something different to the table that will add to our team dynamic."

Campbell, a senior horsemanship transfer from Oklahoma State, enters her second year with the Bulldogs. A season ago, she led the horsemanship squad with a 10-5 record while earning All-American honors in the event. Campbell was also the 2019 United Equestrian Conference Horsemanship Rider of the Year and a member of the All-Conference team in 2019. She also earned a team-best five MOP honors in her first season as a 'Dog.

"I feel very fortunate to be a captain among such a strong group of women," said Campbell. "I am looking forward to the year we have ahead of us."

Gilson, a senior reining squad member, is competing in her fourth year with the Fresno State equestrian program this season. As a Valley native of Sanger, Calif., Gilson is one of the program's winningest athletes in her event. In 2017, Gilson was named the UEC Freshman Reining Rider of the Year for her 8-7 mark in the event. She also has back-to-back years of UEC and NCEA academic honors under her belt. In the 2018-19 season, Gilson finished with a 7-7-1 reining mark.

"I am over the moon to be able to serve as captain to this talented team this year," said Gilson. "I aim to help them choose boldness instead of fear. Team spirit and passion will help us hit this big and challenging year head on."

Rosinski is entering her third year with the Fresno State equestrian program. As a transfer from New Mexico State, she came to the Bulldog family in the 2017-18 season. Rosinski picked up six hunt seat points in the 2018-19 season, with points in the fences and the flat. She has earned academic honors in both seasons while at Fresno State with four different academic accolades in the 2018-19 season. The Charlotte, N.C. native is one of two seniors on the hunt seat squad for the season.

"I am really excited to be captain this year and to be there for my team as we enter a new conference," said Rosinski. "We have a big year ahead of us, but I know we have what it takes"

The trio of seniors are set to lead the team in its first season with the Big 12. The Bulldogs open their season with the annual Red vs. Blue Scrimmage at 10 a.m. on Sept. 14.

The 'Dogs open their regular season on the road, but close out the fall slate with a five-meet homestand beginning with Big 12 foe TCU on Oct. 4. The 2019-20 schedule is full of top-ranked opponents, including the 2019 National Champion Auburn.

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