AUBURN, Ala - The top-ranked Auburn equestrian team has welcomed 22 new faces to the squad in 2024-25 and it’s time to get to know them!
Today’s feature is Eve Westfall!
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Boulder, Colorado
Discipline: Jumping Seat
Prior to Auburn: Third at the 2023 Gladston Cup … Finished 10th at the USET Finals in 2022 … 2022 and 2023 WEF Equitation Championship qualifier … Finished Top 20 at 2022 North American Equitation Championship … Top placings in equitation at the Devon Horse Show.
Q: What made you want to go to Auburn?
A: “It is a beautiful campus, I knew people on the team, and overall, it was a good size.”
Q: What is your major and what do you plan to do with it after you graduate?
A: “My major is psychology. I want to go into the criminal justice side of it, I think.”
Q: What is your favorite Auburn tradition and why?
A: “My favorite Auburn tradition is saying ‘War Eagle.’”
Q: What are you looking forward to in the spring part of season?
A: “I am looking forward to nationals and the SEC championship.”
Q: How long have you been riding horses and what was the name of your first horse?
A: “I have been riding since I was eight and my first horse's name was Toby.”
Q: What has been your favorite riding memory throughout your entire time with the sport?
A: “My favorite riding memory is competing at such a high level from a young age.”
Q: How has your freshman experience been so far?
A: “It's a lot of fun. A lot of work goes into it and it pays off. My freshman year has been great, filled with new friendships and a great community.”
Q: Where is your favorite place to be on campus or around Auburn and why?
A: “I like the football stadium.”
Q: What is your favorite Auburn sport to go to and why?
A: “I like them all.”
Q: What are some hobbies that you like to do outside of riding?
A: “Going to the beach, going on vacation.”
Q: What is your favorite home cooked meal and what makes it so special?
A: “My dad makes good enchiladas.”
Q: Do you have a pre-meet routine? If so, what is it?
A: “Going over my plan a lot with myself and making sure I feel prepared.”
Q: What has been the best concert you’ve ever attended?
A: “Coachella.”