TCU Equestrian came off one of their best seasons to date, with only three losses in the 2023-24 season. But the Frogs have had a rough start this year, already losing three matches before the spring season begins. The Frogs are 5-3, a stark difference from last year’s fall record of 6-0. The team lost their key seniors, including Giorgia Meadows and TCU Athlete of the Year Nominee Mattie Dukes. Their roster now only has nine seniors remaining, alongside 17 first-years and sophomores.
Recent matches have been particularly challenging. TCU fell 15-4 at SMU and 12-8 at Texas A&M. Compare that to earlier this season when TCU beat SMU with a raw score of 1599.75-1548.50 and last season when TCU beat Texas A&M in the second round of the NCEA National Championship 11-9.
The Frogs’ first match in the spring season is scheduled for Jan. 30 at John Justin Arena during the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, facing the 2-2 South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
With the rocky start this season, only time will tell if the newcomers can handle the reins the seniors left behind.