BROOKINGS – The South Dakota State equestrian team made a push by winning the final event but lost to UC Davis 10-9 on Senior Day.
Down 8-6 going into reining, Rylee Streit scored a 68.5, Natalie Gydesen a 71 and Cassidy Gardiner a 70 to pull to a 9-9 tie; however, the Jackrabbits dropped the final point.
Samantha Hunsecker won a point with her ride of 81 along with Rachel Darby who scored a 76. Jessica Martinez scored a 79, Claire Garduno a 78 and Hayley Kastrup 68 as the Jacks dropped fences 3-2.
On the flat, Kastrup (77) and Jessica Boesch (72) earned points for the Jacks, but UC Davis earned three points to go up 6-4 at the midway point. Martinez (74.5), Garduno (73) and Darby (59.5) also rode in the event.
Horsemanship ended in a 2-2 tie with Jackrabbit points coming from Emily Boeke's ride of 73.5 and Jordan Gates (72.5). Kodi O'Boyle tied with a 70 while Rylee Streit (69.5) and Jadyn Taylor (69.5) also showed.
