Georgia Falls to Texas A&M in SEC Equestrian Championship Semifinal

Friday, March 28

Mill Spring, N.C.

10:00 a.m.

University of Georgia

Texas A&M

Georgia Falls to Texas A&M in SEC Equestrian Championship Semifinal

March 28, 2025 | Equestrian

13 UGA vs. TAMU SEC

MILL SPRING, N.C. – The second-seeded University of Georgia equestrian team fell to No. 3-seeded Texas A&M, 10-9,, in the SEC Equestrian Championship semifinal at the Tryon International Equestrian Center on Friday.

Fast Facts

The Aggies edged out Georgia in Flat 3-2. Fifth-year senior Jordan Toering recorded the highest score for Georgia with a 79.33. Junior Isabella David and graduate Sophia Pilla won their points for the Bulldogs with scores of 77 and 74.67, respectively.
Texas A&M outscored the Bulldogs 4-1 to win Reining. Senior Jax Bound posted a score of 69.50 to win her point.
Georgia bested the Aggies in Fences by a score of 3-1. Senior Catalina Peralta rode to a 87.67 to win her point and tally the highest score in the event. Toering and senior Melissa Deryn Foster also won their points for the Bulldogs with a 87.33 and 81.33.
Texas A&M defeated the Bulldogs 3-2 in Horsemanship to close out the meet. Senior Jillian Stopperich posted Georgia's highest score with a 76.50 to win her point. Senior Jordan Davis also secured her point for Georgia with a 73.83.
Most Outstanding Performer honors were awarded to Peralta and David for their performances in Fences and Flat, respectively.

Key Quotes
Georgia head coach Meghan Boenig
On today's meet…
"What an incredible place to host an SEC championship. We've been so grateful to try out in the facilities. Everything that you step out into the arena feels championship, just means more is very real. The level of competition is also at that spot and being able to do these neutral rides on horses is the absolute best preparation that we can have during our postseason."

Up Next
Georgia will return to Bishop to prepare for the National Collegiate Equestrian Association National Championship in Ocala, Florida April 17-19.

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