The No. 10 Fresno State equestrian team is in its final days of preparation for the National Championships that will be held in Waco, Texas from April 12-14.
The National Collegiate Equestrian Association named one All-American and two Honorable Mention All-Americans on the Fresno State equestrian team for the 2011-12 season.
The Bulldogs rode against No. 2 Auburn in the first competition of the weekend in Las Cruces, N.M.
Last updated: Dec. 8, 2011
Fresno State: (2010-11) As one of the team captains she brought strong performances and leadership to the program ... competed in nine Equitation over Fences matches winning six of them and recorded a high score of 85 ... also competed in three Equitation on the Flat matches ... was the first ever Bulldog to compete at the Winter Equestrian Festival and earned a 6th place finish ... won Honorable All American award at the 2011 VENC.
(2009-10) Took a break from competition.
(2008-09) Went 9-6 and captured wins over Georgia, TCU, South Dakota State, Oklahoma State, Delaware State, New Mexico State, University of South Carolina and Tennessee-Martin ... earned three MVP honors against three different opponents ... was voted Hunter Seat Rookie of the Year by her teammates ... earned the only victory against defending national champion team Georgia at the 2009 VENC.
Westlake HS: A 2006 freshman I.E.L. overall reserve champion and equitation reserve champion ... comes from Westlake Village, Calif., and hails from the same training stable as former Bulldog standout Katie Nenneker ... competed for the Internationally renowned Foxfield Bridleless, Saddleless Drill Team.
Personal: Born January 1, 1990 in Westlake Village, Calif. ... parents are Janie Hewson and Viktor Budnik ... enjoys music, being with her horse, hanging out with friends and reading ... a member of the Foxfield drill team where they rode without saddles or bridles and would jump four feet, six inches with no hands ... lists her favorite athlete as her horses because they always try hard for her ... her biggest athletic thrill is being on the Foxfield Bridleless, Saddleless Drill Team ... came to Fresno State because former team member and friend Katie Nenneker was on the team and encouraged her to come here.
