South Dakota State equestrian dropped its season opening meet against No. 8 TCU 17-3, Thursday.
 
Seniors 
Jessica Martinez and 
Claire Garduno led the Jacks, each scoring a 72 in their rides in Fences, with Martinez earning the lone point for the team. Freshmen 
Rachel Darby (71), 
Samantha Hunsecker (67) and 
Rachel Head (69) also recorded rides in the event.
 
Simultaneously, Reining was underway as freshman 
Cassandra Townsend earned a point. 
Cassidy Gardiner scored a career-best 69.5 in her ride while freshmen 
Natalie Gydesen (69) and 
Isabelle Riggs (67) debuted with solid performances as well. Through the first two events, SDSU trailed 8-2.
 
The Jacks earned a point from 
Rylee Streit in Horsemanship with her ride of 73 while 
Kodi O'Boyle (73.5) and 
Jordan Gates (72.5) also had strong rides.
 
Flat didn't swing in the teams favor, dropping the event 5-0, despite a 77-point performance from 
Hayley Kastrup and a 71 from Garduno.
 
Up Next
The Jacks head up to Stillwater, Okla. for a 1 p.m. meet at No. 4 Oklahoma State Friday.
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