Equestrian Western Team Places Fourth, Qualifies for IHSA Nationals

by Eric Buck | Animal Science

March 24, 2026

The Equestrian Western Team posed with ribbons and awards following 2026 semifinals
The Nebraska Equestrian Western team finished in fourth place at semifinals to earn a team qualification to IHSA Nationals.
Nebraska Equestrian Team

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln equestrian western team finished in fourth place in semifinal competition at New Mexico State University on March 22 to earn a team qualification to Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championships on May 1-3 in Mill Springs, N.C.

In addition to the team qualification, Izzi Velinsky and Faith Miller both qualified as individuals. Velinsky finished as fifth place high point rider to qualify, while Miller placed second in individual rookie horsemanship to earn her qualification. 

Overall Results
Western Semi-Finals - March 22 - New Mexico State University

Team Fourth Place

Izzi Velinsky: 5th Place High Point Rider, 3rd Team Reining, 4th Team Open Horsemanship, 9th Individual Horsemanship, Individual Reining Participant
Danielle Craig: 8th Place Individual Beginner Horsemanship
Faith Miller: 2nd Place Individual Rookie Horsemanship
Paige Bunn: 3rd Place Team Level 2 Horsemanship
Addison Gropp: 4th Place Team Ranch Riding
Morgan Roof: 2nd Place Team Level I Horsemanship
Avery Gossett: 5th Place Team Rookie Horsemanship
Kylee Vrba: 3rd PLace Team Beginner Horsemanship

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