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NCEA Announces Coaches Poll After Week 4

Auburn Takes Top Spot, Dartmouth Holds No. 1 after Week 4 in NCEA Coaches Poll

Oct. 13, 2026 – The National Collegiate Equestrian Association announces its Coaches Poll following the fourth week of competition.

Auburn takes over the No. 1 position in the Dual Discipline rankings, while Dartmouth remains atop the Single Discipline standings.

Dual Discipline
Auburn climbs two spots to lead the Dual Discipline poll, followed by Georgia, which also advances two places to No. 2. South Carolina moves to No. 3, with Texas A&M at No. 4. SMU, TCU, and Oklahoma State hold their positions at Nos. 5-7, respectively. Baylor rises one spot to No. 8, ahead of Fresno State at No. 9 and South Dakota State at No. 10.
  1. Auburn
  2. Georgia
  3. South Carolina
  4. Texas A&M
  5. SMU
  6. TCU
  7. Oklahoma State
  8. Baylor
  9. Fresno State
  10. South Dakota State
Single Discipline
In Single Discipline, Sewanee makes the week’s largest jump, climbing four spots to No. 3 behind Dartmouth and Lynchburg. College of Charleston moves to No. 4, followed by Sacred Heart at No. 5. Centenary remains at No. 6, while Sweet Briar moves to No. 7 and Hollins holds at No. 8.
  1. Dartmouth
  2. Lynchburg
  3. Sewanee
  4. College of Charleston
  5. Sacred Heart
  6. Centenary
  7. Sweet Briar
  8. Hollins
About the National Collegiate Equestrian Association
The National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) is a nonprofit governing body advancing collegiate equestrian competition nationwide. Recognized by the NCAA as an emerging sport for women at the Division I and II levels, the NCEA administers competition rules, championship formats, and national rankings while ensuring the sport operates in alignment with all NCAA policies and procedures.

NCEA competition features a unique head-to-head format across Jumping Seat (Fences and Flat) and Western (Horsemanship and Reining), where riders compete on the same randomly assigned horse, emphasizing skill, adaptability, and horsemanship. Through championship competition and national visibility, the NCEA champions opportunity, competitive excellence, and the continued growth of women’s collegiate athletics.

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