WAYNE, Ill.--Texas A&M freshman Haley Buchmiller took home the Illinois Hunter & Jumper Association's (IHJA) Adult Medal championship earlier this month in a competition at the Lamplight Equestrian Center.
Buchmiller (Bartlett, Ill.), who had to qualify for the IHJA adult medals with a strong year's worth of performances, bested a 23-rider field in the finals to claim the title. In addition, her 86-point ride in the first round, which was over a course consisting of 16 fences, was one of the field's top scores.
The freshman made her debut for the Aggies this past Saturday against Fresno State, posting a strong 78-point ride in helping A&M to a 12-2 win over the Bulldogs.
Buchmiller and the Aggies will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 8 in the home opener against perennial national power Georgia. Show time is 11 a.m. at the Brazos County Expo Complex and admission is free.
Buchmiller (Bartlett, Ill.), who had to qualify for the IHJA adult medals with a strong year's worth of performances, bested a 23-rider field in the finals to claim the title. In addition, her 86-point ride in the first round, which was over a course consisting of 16 fences, was one of the field's top scores.
The freshman made her debut for the Aggies this past Saturday against Fresno State, posting a strong 78-point ride in helping A&M to a 12-2 win over the Bulldogs.
Buchmiller and the Aggies will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 8 in the home opener against perennial national power Georgia. Show time is 11 a.m. at the Brazos County Expo Complex and admission is free.