IRVING, Texas - TCU's Amy Krebs (fences) and Adele Cunningham (rein), along with Baylor's Morgan McCarthy (flats) and Carley Rutledge (horsemanship) were named the Big 12 Equestrian October Riders of the Month.
Krebs delivered an outstanding October performance, finishing 4-1 in fences with two MOP honors. The freshman opened the month with back-to-back MOP performances on the road against No. 5 SMU and No. 2 South Carolina, scoring 85.5 and 85. She followed those performances with another victory, scoring 84.5 against No. 8 Fresno State. She closed out October with a season-high of 90 and a victory on the road against No. 7 Oklahoma State.
Cunningham finished October with four consecutive reining victories after the opening meet against SMU. She claimed three road wins at South Carolina (70-64.5), Baylor (72.25-71), and No. 7 Oklahoma State (71.5-70). She also added a win against Fresno State with a 69.75 to round out her October resume. She averaged a 2.94 point winning margin across her four victories.
McCarthy concluded October with a 4-0 record in flats, extending her undefeated streak. She opened the month on the road at Delaware State, winning her point 88-71.5 and earning MOP honors. She rode neutral against UT Martin and bested her opponent 88-84.5 to earn her second MOP honor. McCarthy followed with a 81-69 victory over No.8 Fresno State at home before closing out the month with an 81-79.5 win over No. 6 TCU.
Rutledge went 3-1 in horsemanship for the month. The senior opened October on the road against Delaware State, earning a 75-60 victory and MOP honors. She road neutral against UTM, winning her point 74.25-71.75, earning a second MOP award. She went on to defeat No. 6 TCU at home, 73.5-73, helping Baylor's horsemanship squad secure a 4-1 event victory to close out the month.