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2013-2014 WT Equestrian Team “Marilyn is a great representation of Lady Buff equestrian,� said head coach Amanda Love.
Team classes are separate from individual classes and team riders are chosen by coach Amanda Love. The top three teams and top four riders LQ LQGLYLGXDO FODVVHV TXDOLÂżHG IRU WKH national championship.
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The Lady Buffs won their secondconsecutive Western Semi-Finals Championship show qualifying WT for the IHSA National Championships.
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“It was such a great experience to be able to represent West Texas A&M at the Sun Circuit,â€? Brandt said. “It was a beautiful day, and I had the opportunity to show two really awesome horses! I KDG WKH KLJK VFRUH RI WKH GD\ LQ WKH ÂżUVW round and it was a fantastic way to start RII P\ ÂżQDO VHPHVWHU KHUH ´
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