Fresno State Athletics
2012-13 Equestrian Roster
Roster
Tara Polkalba
- Position:
- English
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Martinez, Calif.
- High School:
- Miramonte HS
Academic Accolades
•Dean[apos]s List - Fall 2009
•Dean[apos]s List - Spring 2010
•Dean[apos]s List - Fall 2010
Fresno State: 2011-12 (Junior): Competed in five Equitation on the Flat events ... earned two wins against South Dakota State and Stanford ... recorded a season-high score of 86 .. maintained average score of 78.
2010-11 (Sophomore): Member of the equestrian team ... received award for athletic academic achievement.
2009-10 (Freshman): Competed in her first event in Equitation on the Flat against Kansas ... was demonstration rider for Equitation on the Flat at home competitions.
Miramonte HS: Competed in the 2007 Young Riders Championship at preliminary level in Eventing for Area VI.
Personal: Born May 13, 1991 in San Francisco, Calif. ... parents are Jennifer and Michael Polkabla ... has one brother, Max ... hobbies include riding dirt bikes, and hanging out with friends and family ... competes in the sport of Eventing and gallops horses on the racetrack ... biggest athletic thrill is competing ... most admires her father and mother because they have always been there for her ... chose to attend Fresno State because of the equestrian team and the Equine Science department.
