The University of Georgia equestrian team had a strong showing at the SEC championship, securing third place with a win over South Carolina in a consolation match on Saturday. Despite falling to Auburn in the semi-finals on Friday, the Bulldogs were determined to give it their all and bring home some hardware.
Senior Nora Andrews stood out during the championship, earning a spot on the All-Championship team in Flat after winning both of her rides with impressive scores. She earned an 87 on Friday against her Auburn counterpart and a score of 89.33 on Saturday against her South Carolina opponent.
Two Bulldogs were recognized as Most Outstanding Performers during the consolation round against South Carolina. Junior Catalina Peralta received the honor in Fences with a score of 87.67, while sophomore Raegan Shepherd was recognized for her performance in Reining with a score of 72.
In Flat, competition points were split between Georgia and South Carolina, each team winning two points. Andrews and Peralta were contributors to Georgia’s success in that category. In Western, Georgia outscored South Carolina 3-2, with junior Jax Bound earning the first point for UGA. The Bulldogs also had a strong showing in Fences, sweeping with scores of 83 and above contributed by various team members.
As the competition wrapped up with Horsemanship, Leah Anderson and Jillian Stopperich added points to Georgia’s final score for the day. Looking ahead, No. 4 UGA will be competing at the National Collegiate Equestrian Association National Championship from April 18-20 in Ocala, Florida
