Nov. 13, 2009
Bishop, Ga. - The No. 1 Auburn equestrian team (6-2) was handed its second loss of the season Friday as No. 2 and conference rival Georgia (6-1) defeated the Tigers 12-8. The Bulldogs defeated the Tigers 7-3 in Hunt Seat and tied 5-5 in Western.
"Our Western Horsemanship did a great job in pulling out a win," said Auburn head coach Greg Williams. "We didn't do our job in Hunt Seat to beat Georgia however. They ran a great meet, rode hard and just beat us. I know our girls well enough to know they'll come back on a mission when our season starts back in January."
Georgia won Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences 4-1 behind MVP Carly Anthony, who defeated Dottie Grubb 85-81. Other Bulldog winners included Kacy Jenkins over Anna Schierholz 75-60, Emma Lipman over Anna Becker 82-79 and Michelle Morris over Grace Socha 80-74. Tiger winners include Maggie McAlary over Grace Rogers 84-72.
Georgia won Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat 3-2 behind MVP Grace Rogers, who defeated Chelsea Anheuser 80-65. Other Bulldog winners included Carly Anthony over Anna Becker 77-60 and Michelle Morris over Lindsay Portela 77-69. Tiger winners included Katie Breedlove over Emma Lipman 69-61 and Maggie McAlary over Daisy Whelan 78-61.
Auburn won Western Horsemanship 4-1 behind MVP Kristin Hansen, who defeated Dana Wilson 73-72. Other Tiger winners included Indy Roper over Ali Eidson 71.5-65, Bailey Dymond over Lauren Love 74-73.5 and Jessica Jones over Maria Salazar 72-64.5. Bulldog winners include Alicia Shrum over Kylie Miller 72-71.5.
Georgia won Western Reining 4-1 behind MVP Sarah Locker, who defeated Jessica Jones 76-74. Other Bulldog winners included Kelly Truesdell over Jillian Fuller 72-71.5, Dee St. Hilaire over Kim Pope 70.5-70 and Marianne Grebel over Paige Monfore 69.5-67. Tiger winners include Lyndsey Jordan over Becca Haaland 70-69.5.
Auburn returns to action in the spring against Oklahoma State Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. CT at the Auburn Equestrian Center.