No. 4 Georgia Beats South Dakota State, No. 9 UC Davis

Friday, October 28

Davis, Calif.

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South Dakota State University

Photo by: Tony Walsh/UGAAA

No. 4 Georgia Beats South Dakota State, No. 9 UC Davis

October 29, 2022 | Equestrian

DAVIS, Calif. --- The No. 4 University of Georgia equestrian team won two meets on its trip to California.  First, the Bulldogs (4-1, 1-1 SEC) defeated South Dakota State, 13-3, before topping No. 9 UC Davis, 11-9, on Saturday afternoon at the UC Davis Equestrian Center.

Georgia riders collected five Most Outstanding Performer honors from the two meets. They won both Flat and Horsemanship honors. Against SDSU, Senior Ceci Bresch (Flat), junior Emma Reichow (Fences), and graduate Kendal Gill (Horsemanship) earned honors for their rides. Against UC Davis, junior Sophia (Flat) and Gracie Himes (Horsemanship) were recognized for their rides.

"I am extremely proud of how these ladies came out and rode," Georgia head coach Meghan Boenig said. "This was our first road test on totally unfamiliar horses, we've never been here to UC Davis before. There were so many things that were different we really gritted it out. I'm proud of them stepping up and helping each other and keeping spirits lifted and continuing to ride hard.  I just couldn't be more proud.  I love seeing all of these MOPs and the determination coming down to the last event to really bring it home."

GEORGIA VS. SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
The Bulldogs started competition against the Jackrabbits on Friday afternoon with Flat and Horsemanship before finishing the meet with Fences and Reining on Saturday morning.

Georgia completed a full Jumping Seat sweet after all Fences and Flat riders won their points for the Bulldogs. Seven of the eight rides received a score of 84 or better.  Senior Ceci Bresch rode to an impressive 95 in Flat, winning MOP honors for her ride and junior Emma Reichow received the honors in Fences after riding to a score of 87.

The Bulldogs gave up one point in Horsemanship.  Sara Lewis and Leah Anderson earned points for Georgia before Kendall Gill rode in the anchor position and received a score of 73 to win MOP honors.

Finishing in Reining, the Bulldogs split points with the Jackrabbits.  Freshman Shelby Lynch won a point for Georgia in her debut ride after scoring a 65.5 and Courtney Blumer outscored her opponent with a score of 68.5.

GEORGIA VS. UC DAVIS
UC Davis jumped to a slight advantage in Fences. Emma Reichow put Georgia on the board with a score of 81 and Catalina Peralta added a point after receiving an 83 for her course.

Georgia evened the score in Horsemanship, edging the Aggies 3-2. Gracie Himes, Sara Lewis, and Jillian Stopperich won three consecutive points.  Himes and Stopperich both received scores of 75 and Lewis rode to a 74.5.

Georgia and UC Davis were knotted at five points each after Fences and Horsemanship.

The Bulldogs took a slight advantage after Flat, gaining three points. Sophia Pilla completed a beautiful pattern, scoring a 95 for her ride. Catalina Peralta followed with a score of 86.  After being granted a re-ride, Nora Andrews won her point for the Bulldogs.

Georgia won the meet in Reining, winning another three points. Jax Bound and Courtney Blumer claimed the first two points of the event with scores of 68 and 71, respectfully. Caitlin Lyons took the final point of the day by edging her opponent, 68-67.5.

UP NEXT
The Bulldogs will be back in action on November 12 against the South Carolina Gamecocks in Blythewood, South Carolina.

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