LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The NM State equestrian team is set to kick off the 2016-17 season with its annual Crimson and White Scrimmage on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the New Mexico State Equestrian Center. Admission for this and all home events is.
 
"I'm really excited about this season," said head coach Robin Morris-Walters. "The combination of returning experience and new talent has made for some exciting practices so far. Now, we are ready to show everyone what we can do in competition."
 
Each equestrian event features four different events with two hunter seat events and two western events. The day will begin with horsemanship in one arena and equestrian on the flat another arena. These two events will occur simultaneously.
 
Following the conclusion of these competitions, riders will compete in reining and equitation over fences. These two events will also happen simultaneously.

For more information on NM State equestrian, visit www.nmstatesports.com and follow the team on Twitter @nmsuequestrian.

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