Tufts Equestrian team

<p>This message is not for me (really. I don't ride at all)
I have a friend who is right on the border of what they require. Maybe a 96 not a 99 average, good SAT's (1400's over 2000). She has always ridden horses, and worked around horses and even taught riding. She is on a high school horseback riding team (IEA)
does this help when applying to a competitive school that has an equestrian team?
I know someone who got into Columbia because they played football. He was a good student but not a superstar.
Anyone know?
thank you</p>