04/01/2026
Excellence like this doesn’t happen by accident.
Cavan Smith — ECAC Freshman Flat Rider of the Year & ECAC All-Conference Team (Flat)
In addition: Flat MOP, ECAC Flat Rider of the Week.
Paris Mahoney — All-Big 12 Flat & Fences
In addition: Fences MOP, Flat MOP, 2× Big 12 Flat Rider of the Month, Big 12 Fences Rider of the Month.
These are top-tier collegiate honors — the kind of recognition that reflects exceptional talent, consistency, and competitive success, especially this early in their careers.
Two riders.
Two different collegiate paths.
One shared foundation.
Long before these titles, the work was happening quietly — at home, at Trinity Rivers.
Early mornings.
Long days.
Ride after ride, on every horse they could.
Learning, adjusting, growing — and doing it all with consistency and purpose.
That foundation is what carried them forward.
Now competing at the collegiate level —
Cavan at UC Davis,
Paris at Fresno State — they’ve not only risen to the occasion, they’ve set the standard.
And while these achievements are significant, what stands out even more is how they’ve done it:
With grit.
With humility.
With respect for the process.
And with a commitment to always keep improving.
To every rider putting in the work right now — this is what it can lead to.
Not overnight success,
but real, earned results built over time.
Stay consistent.
Stay coachable.
Stay committed.
We are incredibly proud of Cavan and Paris,
and proud to be part of the place where their journey began.
Built at Trinity Rivers. Proven at the highest level.
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