Texas A&M Closes Historic Season at Banquet with Team Awards
Apr 26, 2026 | Equestrian
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M equestrian team celebrated the conclusion of its historic 2025-26 at the program's annual banquet.
The Aggies finished the year ranked No. 2 in the nation, posting a 9-6 record and capturing their first SEC Championship. Head coach Tana McKay and staff recognized student-athletes for academic and athletic achievements throughout the year, while members of the team voted on yearly awards.
Horsemanship MOP – Meagan Braun
Reining MOP – Moriah McQueen & Mattie Gustin
Fences MOP – Grace Shipman
Flat MOP – Kate Egan
Jumping Seat Most Improved – Brooke Tegtmeyer
Western Most Improved – McKinney Atkinson
Jumping Seat Rookie of the Year – Logan Thomas
Western Rookie of the Year – Ady Kallay
Iron Horse (selected by strength coach)– Natalie Coffin
Iron Horse (selected by strength coach)– Kendall Dirksen
Academic Star (selected by team scholastic supervisor)– Avery DeYoung
Ultimate Game Shoe – Kyla Jackson
Ultimate Game Shoe – Anna Kotler
Ultimate Game Shoe – Aubrey Leyva
Ultimate Game Shoe – Karsen Kadien
Ultimate Game Shoe – Nick Rex
Aggie Engagement Individual (individual with most service hours) – Brooke Tegtmeyer
Aggie Engagement Class (class with most service hours)-Sophomores
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