Brainard Named National MOP for October

By: Texas A&M Equestrian

Updated: Mon 8:00 PM, Nov 19, 2012

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M equestrian senior Laura Brainard was named the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) Horsemanship Most Outstanding Player (MOP) for the month of October.

Brainard (Weatherford, Texas) was 2-0 in October with wins over No. 3 Auburn and No. 8 TCU. She was the horsemanship MOP in each meet, completing a three-MOP streak.

Brainard is the first Aggie to take NCEA rider-of-the month-honors since A&M joined the league last season.

The No. 4 Aggies return to the arena on Feb. 2 at Oklahoma State. To learn more about Texas A&M equestrian, log on to AggieAthletics.com and follow @AggieEquestrian on Twitter.

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