2006-07: Nikki competed at the IHSA regional in beginner class horsemanship after meeting qualifications during strong fall season ... won section of beginner horsemanship at meets hosted by Nebraska and North Dakota State ... took second in section of horsemanship at season opener hosted by Wisconsin-River Falls
2005-06: Added depth to the Jackrabbit Western lineup ... top performance was a first-place finish in the walk-jog competition at meet hosted by Nebraska ... also competed in meet at Minnesota-Crookston
BEFORE SDSU: Received an academic letter at Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls... earned fourth place at the state cheer competition