AUBURN, Ala - The top-ranked Auburn equestrian team has welcomed 22 new faces to the squad in 2024-25 and it’s time to get to know them!
This week starts with Kate Marie Davis!
Hometown: Milton, Georgia
Discipline: Jumping Seat
Prior to Auburn: Top 15 Junior Hunter Finals Older 3’3 … WCHR Regional Southeast Champion … WCHR Top 10 Classic … GHJA Champion … Many championships and placings at Tryon International Equestrian Center, Winter Equestrian Festival, Capital Challenge, GHJA Finals, Upperville Colt and Horse Show and NHS Finals.
Q: What made you want to go to Auburn?
A: “Ever since I visited Auburn for the first time back in 2017, I’ve always loved it!”
Q: What is your major and what do you plan to do with it after you graduate?
A: “I’m a marketing major! After graduation I plan to start my own marketing company and plan to go into commercial real estate as well.”
Q: What is your favorite Auburn tradition and why?
A: “My favorite Auburn tradition is definitely the eagle flight because I think it’s so cool!”
Q: What are you looking forward to in the spring part of season?
A: “I’m looking forward to the SEC Championships in the spring season.”
Q: How long have you been riding horses and what was the name of your first horse?
A: “I’ve been riding horses since I was nine years old. The first horse I had was named Seirra.”
Q: What has been your favorite riding memory throughout your entire time with the sport?
A: “My favorite riding memory is probably the time I first ever showed in the jumpers with my horse Quite Capital III at the time and won the division.”
Q: What is it like joining the team?
A: “Joining the team has been one of the best decisions I’ve made! I love every part of it and I’m so grateful to be able to be on this team with some truly amazing people and horses!”
Q: Where is your favorite place to be on campus or around Auburn and why?
A: “My favorite place on campus is probably Hey Day Market because I find myself always getting dinner there with friends.”
Q: What is your favorite Auburn sport to go to and why?
A: “My favorite Auburn sport to go to is probably basketball because the energy in the arena never fails to be exciting!”
Q: What are some hobbies that you like to do outside of riding?
A: “A hobby of mine that I like to do outside of riding is painting.”
Q: What is your favorite trip you have taken or your dream trip that you want to take?
A: “My favorite trip that I’ve ever taken was the time I went down the Amalfi Coast in Italy with my family.”
Q: What is your favorite home cooked meal and what makes it so special?
A: “My favorite home cooked meal is probably this chicken gnocchi soup my mom makes.”
Q: Do you have a pre-meet routine? If so, what is it?
A: “I like to pray by myself before every meet.”
Q: What has been the best concert you’ve ever attended?
A: “Cage the Elephant has by far been the best concert I have ever been to!”
Q: If you could have any actor portray you in a movie, who would it be any why?
A: “I would probably have Jennifer Lawrence portray me in a movie because I’ve been told by some people that we look similar, even though I don’t really see it.”