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2026-27 Equestrian

Ella Neyland

  • Position NCEA
  • Height 5-4
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Miller Place High School
  • Hometown Miller Place, N.Y.

Biography

Pronunciation

Prep/Personal: National Honor Society...Aspiring Physical Therapist...Mother Melissa Taylor...Siblings Brianna, Jason, and Owen

Freshman Year (2023-24): Did not compete.

Sophomore Year (2024-2025): Neyland continued to develop as a member of Lynchburg’s NCEA equestrian program, gaining experience against nationally ranked collegiate competition ... During the Hornets’ February road trip against SEC opponents, she competed in an exhibition flat ride against Georgia, contributing additional competitive experience as Lynchburg finished tied 6-6 in team points against the Bulldogs ... Although exhibition rides do not count toward official head-to-head team points, they provide valuable opportunities to compete against top collegiate riders ... Neyland continued to build her experience throughout the season as Lynchburg captured the ODAC Traditional Championship and ODAC Head-to-Head Tournament title before advancing to the NCEA National Championship semifinals.

Junior Year (2025-26): Neyland delivered several strong individual performances for Lynchburg’s NCEA team, opening the season with an impressive 87 on Eragon in flat against the College of Charleston, earning a head-to-head team point in the Hornets’ 6-4 victory over the No. 2 Cougars ... She followed with an 80 in flat against Centenary, helping Lynchburg complete an undefeated opening weekend with a 6-3 victory ... Against Sewanee in October, she scored 78 in flat aboard Archie as the Hornets defeated the Tigers 7-3 to remain unbeaten ... She continued to contribute throughout the fall campaign, including a 74 in an exhibition flat ride aboard Carl against Sewanee ... Neyland helped Lynchburg complete a historic season that culminated in the program winning the ODAC championship and the NCEA National Championship, further establishing the Hornets among the nation's elite collegiate equestrian programs.

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    NCEA
  • 2024-25Sophomore

    NCEA
  • 2025-26Junior

  • 2026-27Senior

    NCEA
    5'4"