Equine Team | 10/21/2025 2:12:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Panhandle State University Equestrian Team started the 2025-26 season strong at its first show of the year — the Southern Nazarene University Spooky Spectacular in Oklahoma City. The team placed fourth overall on Day 1 and fifth overall on Day 2, competing among a large field of talented riders.
Eva Johnson led the way with standout performances both days. She finished as the fourth High Point Rider on Day 1 with a second place in Reining and third place in Open Horsemanship, and followed up as the third High Point Rider on Day 2 with second place finishes in both Reining and Open Horsemanship.
Other impressive results included:
Additional traveling team members included
Nahomy Corral-Olivas,
Karlee Callahan,
Jolina Demann,
Katelynn Skinner,
Cami Kenny,
Adaelia Wiebe,
Dawson Strecker and
Paige Pearson.
Coach
Kacey Ward shared her pride in the team's strong showing.
"I'm so proud of how everyone performed," Ward said. "With a record number of entries — over 150 rides each day — our team really held their own and looked great. We can't wait to keep practicing and come back even stronger!"
The Aggie riders are off to an exciting start, and the season ahead looks bright for the OPSU Equestrian Team!
