2025-26 Equestrian Roster
Roster
Wachtel, Madison

Madison Wachtel
- Position:
- Western
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Wells, Nev.
- Previous School:
- Minnesota-Crookston
Bio
BEFORE UTM: Transfers to the Skyhawks from fellow Eastern College Athletic Conference member Minnesota-Crookston, where she was teammates alongside current UT Martin rider Ava Glenn…Rode for head coach Haley Pembroke, representing the Golden Eagles in both Western events over the course of her career…Was a starter in reining in all 12 meets as a sophomore…Was unbeaten (2-0-1) over her final three decisions, tying her opponent from No. 9 Baylor (69 points on March 7) before defeating her counterpart from South Dakota State twice (69.5 on March 8, 67.25 during the March 27 ECAC Championships quarterfinal held in Martin)…Posted a season-best tally of 70.5 points against Delaware State on Sept. 27…Started in four of the team’s six meets in horsemanship and reining as a freshman…Had a high horsemanship score of 72.5 against the Skyhawks on March 1, 2024 while managing a tie against South Dakota State (71.5 points on Nov. 4, 2023)…Her high reining tally was 70.5 points against both UC Davis (Nov. 3) and South Dakota State (Nov. 4)…Graduated from Wells High School…Brought home multiple AQHA and NQHA Youth All-Around awards…Was the Star Spangled Slide Green as Grass champion and the YEDA National Champion Alumni Ranch Riding in 2025…Was the YEDA Reserve Champion Ruby Horsemanship and Ultimate Appaloosa Horse champion in 2023…Served as the AQHYA Region 7 Director.
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PERSONAL: Born on June 3, 2005…Daughter of Laurel and Jim Wachtel…Mother is an AQHA carded judge who has won numerous awards as an AQHA professional…Majoring in agricultural business.
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PERSONAL: Born on June 3, 2005…Daughter of Laurel and Jim Wachtel…Mother is an AQHA carded judge who has won numerous awards as an AQHA professional…Majoring in agricultural business.
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