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NCEA Announces Week 5 Coaches Poll

Auburn retains the No. 1 position in the Dual Discipline rankings, while Dartmouth continues to lead the Single Discipline poll.

Oct. 20, 2026 – The National Collegiate Equestrian Association announces its Coaches Poll following the fifth week of competition.

Auburn retains the No. 1 position in the Dual Discipline rankings, while Dartmouth continues to lead the Single Discipline poll.

The top six teams remain unchanged in Dual Discipline, with Georgia, South Carolina, Texas A&M, SMU, and TCU following Auburn. Fresno State makes the week’s largest move, climbing two spots to No. 7. Oklahoma State moves to No. 8 and Baylor to No. 9, while South Dakota State holds at No. 10.

In Single Discipline, College of Charleston rises one spot to No. 3 behind Dartmouth and Lynchburg, with Sewanee moving to No. 4. Sacred Heart, Centenary, Sweet Briar, and Hollins remain at Nos. 5-8, respectively.

Dual Discipline Coaches Poll

  1. Auburn

  2. Georgia

  3. South Carolina

  4. Texas A&M

  5. SMU

  6. TCU

  7. Fresno State

  8. Oklahoma State

  9. Baylor

  10. South Dakota State

Single Discipline Coaches Poll

  1. Dartmouth

  2. Lynchburg

  3. College of Charleston

  4. Sewanee

  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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Chrystal Kramer
Director of Strategic Communications
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