Rachel Cooper Season 2008-09

Rachel Cooper Season 2008-09

PositionHUNT SEAT
ClassFreshman
HometownPowder Springs, Ga.

Junior (2010-11): In the fall, scored a 75 on the flat against Delaware State.

Sophomore (2009-10): In the fall, scored a 58 on the flat against Southern Methodist ... Scored a 60 against Delaware State ... Demonstrated against South Carolina ... In the spring, demonstrated over fences against Oklahoma State ... At SECs, demonstrated on the flat against South Carolina ... Top Tiger Award ... SEC Academic Honor Roll.

Freshman (2008-09): In the fall, exhibited versus Georgia and won her point ... In the spring, demonstrated against Delaware State ... Top Tiger Award.

Prior to Auburn: Attended Dominion Christian High School and graduated in the top 25% of her class ... Riding since she was 9-years-old ... Has several high placings in the medal Maclay classes ... Won the Washington Medal Class at the 2006 Biltmore Summer Classic ... Placed second in the Maclay Medal at the 2006 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit ... Won the mini-prix at the Atlanta Summer Classic in 2007 ... Member of the Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society) and National Honor Society ... Broke her high school record in the 800 meter her junior year.

Personal: Born Rachel Grace Cooper on Dec.13, 1989 in Orange County, Calif. ... Daughter of Lance and Sonja Cooper and sister to Rebekah (20), Michelle (18), Asa (16) and Aaron (14) ... Enjoys kayaking, wakeboarding and snowboarding ... Was an SAAC Secretary ... Has received various community service awards ... Came to Auburn for the equestrian team ... Greatest Auburn moment to date is beating UGA during her freshman season ... Has a Minor in Business ... Majoring in Journalism.