Sept. 29, 2007
AUBURN - The Auburn equestrian team defeated South Carolina in the hunt seat 7-3 and then won a tiebreaker in western based on raw score, 662.5-661.
"I fell really good about this win today," said coach Greg Williams. "They are a great team. Being at home can help you because you have the advantage of knowing the horses well."
In Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences, Auburn prevailed 3-2 as Ali Loprete, Jenny Reinhart and Anna Schierholz all scored points. South Carolina's Megan Massaro came away with MVP honors for the event.
In Western Horsemanship, South Carolina edged Auburn 3-2, with Ashley Milton and Ashley Griffith scoring points for the Tigers.
In Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat, Auburn won 4-1, getting points from Jenny Reinhart, Rebecca Rifkin, Chelsea Anheuser and Coburn Park. The MVP award was given to Park, who scored a 71.
Auburn won the Western Reining Competition 3-2 as Julie Gibbes, Ashley Griffith and Kimberly Tidwell all picked up points for the Tigers. Gibbes was named MVP.
Auburn and South Carolina tied in the Western Discipline, 5-5, so it went to raw scores to break the tie. Auburn was able to narrowly beat South Carolina by a score of 662.5-661.
"The SEC schools have won the last five national championships," Williams said. "So anytime that you get a win or a chance to win against an SEC school, you know that you are among the top schools in the nation."
Auburn's next home meet is Nov. when Auburn faces Kansas State University at 1pm central. Admission is free. For additional info, please contact Drew Crowson (334) 844-9800.