AUBURN, Ala. – Freshman Samantha Briggs of the Auburn equestrian team was named to the SEC Community Service Team, the league announced.
Briggs Found ways to help in the community during this COVID year. The Lexington, Ky., product volunteered with Storybrook Farm three or four days a week for up to five hours a day. Storybrook Farm is an organization that provides positive experiences for children and families through recreational riding, educational and social engagement.
Through her involvement with the facility, Briggs spent a lot of time riding horses, helping them stay fit and healthy. She also worked with the horses to help with their behaviors so that they are suitable for children to ride. In the evenings, Briggs assisted in blanketing the horses, turning them out and double checking all stalls before she leaves.
When able, she also assisted on the weekends by bathing the horses as well as doing maintenance work on their manes. Briggs also helped put together lesson plans for kids who attend the program.