Chloe Fares, Eliza Plum, Cavan Smith, and Mya Clader were each recognized for their standout performances during the Aggies' doubleheader weekend on Nov. 8 and 9.

DAVIS, CA (MPG) - For the third time this season, University of California, Davis swept the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rider of the Week awards following back-to-back victories over Delaware State and UT Martin. 

Equestrian team members Chloe Fares, Eliza Plum, Cavan Smith and Mya Clader were each recognized for their standout performances during the Aggies' doubleheader weekend on Nov. 8 and 9.

Fares continued her strong season over in fences with high-scoring, point-winning rides over both meets. She notched an 82 aboard Cici to capture the first of four points for the Aggies against Delaware State. The sophomore then delivered a Most Outstanding Player (MOP)-winning 86 on Salty versus UT Martin, the top score of the event, outscoring her opponent by an outstanding 20 points to help UC Davis secure both weekend events.

Plum was a steady performer for horsemanship, picking up key points in both meets. The sophomore edged her Delaware State opponent with a 66.5 riding Cinch, then posted a standout 76 on Brady versus UT Martin, earning herself MOP honors and a spot in the UC Davis individual records book. That led the Aggies to a 3-0 sweep in the event.

Smith delivered commanding rides in flat across both meets. She opened the weekend with an 84 aboard Kevin against Delaware State, defeating her opponent by a whopping 21 points to clinch the event’s final and fourth point for UC Davis. The freshman then carried that momentum against UT Martin, earning an 86 on Cooper to win by another large margin of 18 points, claiming the MOP honors as the Aggies took the event three to one.

Clader anchored the Aggies' reining team with back-to-back winning rides. She earned the lone reining point against Delaware State with a 65 on Aspen, then turned in the event's top score of 70.5 aboard Delta versus UT Martin to capture MOP honors. The senior now boasts six winning rides this season, continuing to set the tone for the UC Davis Western lineup.

The Aggies are back at home to battle against No. 5 Oklahoma State at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22.