The equestrian season starts today, and the Wildcats look to build on last season's success. The team will face Texas Christian University at home at Fox Creek Farms.

The Horned Frogs are filled with a lot of talent and finished second last year at the Varsity Equestrian National Championships.

Head coach Casie Lisabeth said she wants the team to start strong.

"Our goal is to be undefeated at home this season," Lisabeth said.

The team will feature five varsity riders in each of the four events. The events are horsemanship, reining, equitation on the flat and over fence competition.

Lisabeth said each event would be small.

"The competition is head to head, one rider from K-State and another from TCU," Lisabeth said. "Each rider in the competitions will ride on the same horse."

She said the team has a lot of returning riders from last year, which should help them throughout the season. The team also has many home meets, which means the riders will gain experience on the same horses.

The team will take part in the Junior Varsity Competition featuring another four riders. Freshman Hannah Ribera will compete on the western side in horsemanship, and senior Danielle Pettera will take part in the reining discipline.

Lisabeth said there will be one extra rider in each event.

"There will be what we call an exhibition rider," Lisabeth said. "It's somewhat of a practice ride because their result doesn't affect the overall record."

The season will start at 9 a.m. today. Admission is free.