Buchanan, Glynn, and Marnell headline No. 1 Auburn’s surge ahead of SEC Championship showdown
AUBURN, Ala. | Auburn equestrian continues to assert its dominance on the national stage, as senior Caroline Buchanan, junior Avery Glynn, and sophomore Ariana Marnell were each named Southeastern Conference Riders of the Month for March, the league announced Tuesday.
The trio’s recognition underscores Auburn’s depth and consistency across multiple disciplines, reinforcing why the Tigers enter the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the 2026 SEC Equestrian Championship.
Buchanan earned Rider of the Month honors in Reining after delivering a standout Senior Day performance against Texas A&M on March 7. The Scottsdale, Arizona native posted a meet-best score of 70.5, defeating her opponent’s 68.25 and securing her third Most Outstanding Performer (MOP) award of the season. The accolade marks Buchanan’s first monthly honor of the year and the second of her career, highlighting her veteran leadership in a critical discipline.
