Western Team
KSU IHSA Stock Team
The Western Team is coached by Sarah Mattocks, and competes in western horsemanship, western rail, ranch riding, and reining while competing based on riding position and ability. The Western Team strives to grow in their riding ability through competition and practice rides.
OUR COACH
Sarah Mattocks
Sarah Mattocks is the western coach for the IHSA Equestrian Team club at K-State. Sarah started riding at a young age and has always had a love for horses and helping others. Sarah grew up in a small town in southeast Kansas where she started barrel racing, competing in horse judging contests, and showing quarter horses. Growing up, she was an active member of FFA and 4-H. Sarah became a wildcat in 2004 and was a member of the Kansas State University equestrian team from 2004-2008. In 2006, Sarah placed first in her western horsemanship division at IHSA Nationals. She now resides in Manhattan with her husband and two children.