Texas A&M Equestrian Stumbles Against No. 1 Auburn, 15-4

Aggies suffer lopsided defeat after two-week break, look to bounce back at SEC Championship

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The No. 5 Texas A&M equestrian team was no match for the top-ranked Auburn Tigers, suffering a 15-4 defeat in their matchup on March 7. The Aggies struggled across all disciplines, winning just four points as Auburn dominated from start to finish. The loss comes after a two-week break for A&M following a defeat to Georgia and a win over SMU. The Aggies will now look to regroup ahead of the upcoming SEC Championship tournament in Auburn later this month.

Why it matters

This lopsided defeat raises questions about the Aggies' ability to compete with the nation's elite programs, especially with the SEC Championship looming. A&M will need to quickly address the issues that led to this blowout loss if they hope to make a deep run in the conference tournament and potentially qualify for the national championships.

The details

Texas A&M was outclassed by Auburn in every event, failing to win the majority of head-to-head matchups in Reining, Flat, Horsemanship and Fences. The Aggies' top individual performers included senior Caroline Buchanan, junior Moriah McQueen, and freshman Adasyn Kallay, but they were unable to overcome the Tigers' overall depth and talent. Auburn claimed 15 of the 16 total points contested.

  • The matchup took place on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • The SEC Championship tournament is scheduled for March 26-28, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama.

The players

Texas A&M Equestrian

The No. 5 ranked equestrian team from Texas A&M University.

Auburn Equestrian

The No. 1 ranked equestrian team from Auburn University.

Caroline Buchanan

A senior on the Auburn equestrian team who earned a score of 70.5 in Reining.

Anna Harris

A junior on the Texas A&M equestrian team who scored 68.25 in Reining.

Moriah McQueen

A junior on the Texas A&M equestrian team who earned a point for the Aggies in Flat.

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What they’re saying

“Even with an extended break in the schedule, the Aggies were caged by the Tigers in Auburn, Alabama, 15-4.”

— Rachel Spurgeon, Author (thebatt.com)

What’s next

The Aggies will look to rebound at the Southeastern Conference Championship tournament, which is scheduled for March 26-28, 2026 at the Auburn University Equestrian Center in Auburn, Alabama.

The takeaway

This lopsided defeat against the nation's top-ranked program highlights the work Texas A&M's equestrian team has ahead of them if they hope to compete for a conference and national championship. The Aggies will need to make significant improvements across all disciplines before the critical SEC tournament.