Laura Brainard serves as Associate Head Coach for Oklahoma State University's Equestrian program in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Brainard is entering her seventh year as Oklahoma State Equestrian's assistant western coach and first year as the associate head coach During her time in Stillwater, Brainard has coached 12 All-Americans and a Big 12 rider of the year, and nine Cowgirls have earned All-Big 12 honors under her tutelage. In her first season, one shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cowgirls posted a 9-3 record, and Harley Huff and Emma Verplank earned first-team All-America honors in horsemanship.
Huff was also named the Big 12 Reining Rider of the Year, while Verplank, Huff and Hannah Mitchell collected All-Big 12 accolades. Last season, lead by Brainard, June Roberson and Claire McDowall were honored as All-Americans in Horsemanship, while Abby Budd, Emma Filiatreau and Quincee Clark were all honored in Reining. In 2024, under Brainard, Claire McDowall and June Roberson earned NCEA All- Championship Team in Horsemanship. Emma Filiatreau was awarded NCEA All- Championship Team in Reining her freshman year.
