It's time to meet the newcomers to the 2021-22 Auburn equestrian team!
Up next is a sophomore from Scottsdale, Arizona…Kate Buchanan! Kate is a Reining rider that has contributed right away to the success of not just the event, but the team. She has a win on the season, earning MOP against South Carolina in October.
Q: What was it about Auburn that drew you here?
"What drew me to Auburn was the atmosphere. I love how it feels like a small town. I love how quiet it is and how nice the people are here."
Q: How old were you when you started riding? Do you remember your favorite youth coach or any special influencers?
"I have been riding basically my whole life. I can't decide who my favorite youth coach is because I have had so many. I've done so many events like eventing, reining, roping and the cow horse it's just so hard to decide."
Q: How would your friends and family describe you in three words, and why?
"Confident, outgoing, and goofy because I am not afraid of much and I am very open. I LOVE my cartoons and making people laugh."
Q: Do you have a spirit animal, what is it and why?
"My spirit animal would be a wolf because I like to be a leader and I am confident. I also like to be around my friends and family."
Q: What is your major and what do you plan to do with it?
"I am majoring in agriculture business and economics and I plan to do something with the horse world."
Q: What is your relationship with your teammates like? With the coaches and staff?
"There are so many different personalities on the team and its pretty cool to get to know every type of personality. I love the coaches and how supportive they are, and they always want us to do the best we can."
Q: Do you have a favorite study spot on campus?
"I really like SADC."
Q: Coming from Arizona, has it been hard to adjust to Auburn?
"It's a black and white difference and it was very hard to adjust especially since I've never been this far from my family."
Q: Tell me something about yourself that not a lot of people know.
"I'm pretty much an open book and have nothing to hide."
Q: What's your favorite Auburn sport to watch besides equestrian and why?
"Basketball because of how quick it is and there's always something going on."
Q: What are your goals for this season? What are your goals for the team?
"I want to be undefeated next semester and I want to win rings."
Q: If you could travel anywhere for 24 hours, where would you go and why?
"I would want to go to the United Kingdom because it's really beautiful there."
Q: What does "War Eagle" mean to you, and why?
"A big family because everyone is there to support you and help you as much as they can."