Upcoming Event: Equestrian versus Yellow and Blue Scrimmage on September 20, 2025 at 9 a.m.
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9 a.m.
Equestrian
vs Yellow and Blue Scrimmage
South Dakota State University Athletics
2024-25 Equestrian Roster
Hirschfeld, Ada
Ada Hirschfeld
- Position:
- Western
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Kearney Catholic H.S.
- Hometown:
- Kearney, Neb.
- Major:
- Animal Science
Bio
HONORS AND AWARDS
2024-25: Put together a solid first season to earn ECAC Freshman Rider of the Year honors for reining ... compiled a 5-4 record in reining with a pair of MOP honors, while also turning in an 0-1 mark in horsemanship ... made collegiate debut by competing in both Western events against UT Martin (10/5) ... claimed first collegiate victory and first MOP award with score of 71.5 against Minnesota Crookston (11/2) ... closed first half of season with two more victories against Delaware State and UT Martin (11/15) ... named MOP in opening round of ECAC Championship with top score of 68.5 against Minnesota Crookston (3/27)
BEFORE SDSU: Finished as the AQHYA Bronze Champion level 3 Trail in 2022 ... NQHYA level 3 high point (2021, 2022 and 2023) also Year-End Reining and Horsemanship Champion (2021, 2022 and 2023) ... champion of the CPRHA Affiliate Youth Team Tournament in 2023 ... AQHYA Youth Performance Champion and reserve year-end level 3 reining high point in 2022 ...National Honor Society member
- ECAC Freshman Rider of the Year — Reining (2024-25)
- ECAC Championship All-Tournament Team — Reining (2025)
2024-25: Put together a solid first season to earn ECAC Freshman Rider of the Year honors for reining ... compiled a 5-4 record in reining with a pair of MOP honors, while also turning in an 0-1 mark in horsemanship ... made collegiate debut by competing in both Western events against UT Martin (10/5) ... claimed first collegiate victory and first MOP award with score of 71.5 against Minnesota Crookston (11/2) ... closed first half of season with two more victories against Delaware State and UT Martin (11/15) ... named MOP in opening round of ECAC Championship with top score of 68.5 against Minnesota Crookston (3/27)
BEFORE SDSU: Finished as the AQHYA Bronze Champion level 3 Trail in 2022 ... NQHYA level 3 high point (2021, 2022 and 2023) also Year-End Reining and Horsemanship Champion (2021, 2022 and 2023) ... champion of the CPRHA Affiliate Youth Team Tournament in 2023 ... AQHYA Youth Performance Champion and reserve year-end level 3 reining high point in 2022 ...National Honor Society member
Equestrian: Fresno State/UT Martin/South Dakota State (Indoor Arena) - Day 1
Monday, September 30
