Maddie Bender

Class:
Graduate Student
High School:
Lewis-Palmer High School
Hometown:
Colorado Springs, Colo.

Senior (17-18): Finished the regular season with a 2-4-1 record with a big win over Texas A&M...She was named to the NCEA All-Academic Second Team.

Junior (16-17): Finished the regular season with a 1-3 record with an MOP honor for her win against Fresno State…Went 2-0 at the Big 12 Championships with wins over TCU and Baylor…Was named to the NCEA All-Academic second team.

Sophomore (15-16): Did not compete.

Freshman (14-15): Did not compete.

Personal: Madeline was born May 13, 1996 in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Rich and Michelle Bender ... Has shown locally, regionally and nationally on the American Paint Horse Association circuit for five years, winning numerous Register of Merits as well as earning multiple high point, reserve high point and circuit championships ... Her and her horse, Miss Hollywood Chick, were top 10 in the nation for the gymkhana events and top 10 in their zone for the all-around ... In high school, was a member of the Lewis-Palmer High School Yearbook Staff, Pikes Peak Rangerette Drill Team and served as the volleyball team captain ... Majoring in graphic design.