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
2010-11 Equestrian Roster
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Trisha Smeenk
- Position:
- Western
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Newell High School
- Hometown:
- Newell, S.D.
- Major:
- Broadcast Journalism
Bio
2009-10: 2010 IHSA regional qualifier in novice horsemanship ... selected to serve as a flag carrier at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev., in 2009 and 2010 ... earned an associates degree in applied weather science technology from the Community College of the Air Force in 2010 ... Dean's List honoree in both the fall and spring semesters
2008-09: Took second in novice western horsemanship during an IHSA competition (11/16) … added another section title in novice horsemanship at Minnesota-Crookston (2/7-8)
2007-08: Placed third in intermediate horsemanship at the IHSA Nationals in Burbank, Calif., in May ... began postseason run by earning reserve grand champion honors at regional meet ... followed with fourth-place finish at IHSA semifinals ... placed first in section of intermediate horsemanship at Nebraska in November ... during spring season, won section championship in IHSA meet at Nebraska and runner-up at Minnesota-Crookston ... also represented SDSU on the Equestrian Coaches Honor Roll
2006-07: Member of Western squad but did not compete in any meets
Before SDSU: South Dakota High School Rodeo Queen ... Junior Miss Rodeo South Dakota ... South Dakota National Horse Judging Team ... 4H state reining, showing and jumping ... attended Newell High School ... three year member of teh Ntional Honor Society
Personal: Serves as a Staff Sergeant in the South Dakota Air National Guard as a weather forcaster
Equestrian: Fresno State/UT Martin/South Dakota State (Indoor Arena) - Day 1
Monday, September 30
