Equestrian Team Holds End of Season Banquet

With the 2012-2013 season officially in the books for the Gamecock equestrian team, the coaches, staff, and student-athletes gathered on Sunday night at the Dodie Academic Enrichment Center for the team's end of year banquet.

Equestrian Signs Hunt Seat Rider Chloe Schmidt for 2013-2014

South Carolina head coach Boo Major has announced the signing of Chloe Schmidt (Ridgefield, Conn./Ridgefield High School) to a national letter of intent to join the Gamecocks for the 2013-2014 season. Schmidt will be competing with South Carolina's Hunt Seat team.

Hunt Seat Rally Falls Short as Gamecocks Fall to Georgia on Saturday

Despite nearly overcoming a four-point deficit against Georgia in Saturday's Hunt Seat semifinal meet, South Carolina's season came to an end with a 5-3 loss to the Bulldogs at the 2013 NCEA National Championships.

Western Team Eliminated by No. 1 Seed Oklahoma State on Saturday

No. 5 Western seed South Carolina was eliminated from the 2013 NCEA National Championships on Saturday, as the Gamecocks fell 6-1 to top-seed Oklahoma State at the Extraco Events Center.

Hunt Seat Team Advances to NCEA Semifinals With 6-2 Win Over Texas A&M

South Carolina's Kimberly McCormack and Katherine Schmidt combined to go 4-for-4 on Friday as the Gamecocks' Hunt Seat team cruised to a 6-2 victory over Texas A&M at the Extraco Events Center. With the win, the Gamecocks advance to the semifinals in the Hunt Seat bracket, where South Carolina will face SEC foe Georgia on Saturday morning.

Western Team Upsets No. 4 Seed TCU to Advance to NCEA Semifinals

South Carolina's fifth-seeded Western team eliminated No. 4 seed TCU on Friday from the 2013 NCEA National Championships with a 5-2 victory over the Horned Frogs at the Extraco Events Center. The Gamecocks advance to the semifinal round, where South Carolina will face top-seed Oklahoma State on Saturday morning.

South Carolina Upends New Mexico State, 6-2, in NCEA Opening Round

South Carolina's fifth-seeded Western team kicked off its run at the 2013 NCEA National Championships on Thursday with a 6-2 win over No. 12 seed New Mexico State at the Extraco Events Center. The Gamecocks now advance to the second round of the Western bracket, where South Carolina will face fourth-seeded TCU on Friday morning.

Equestrian National Championships Begin Thursday in Waco

No. 1 South Carolina begins action at the 2013 National Collegiate Equestrian Association's (NCEA) National Championships on Thursday at the Extraco Events Center in Waco. This is the seventh consecutive year that Waco and Baylor University have hosted the national championships.

2013 SEC Equestrian Awards Announced

The Southeastern Conference on Friday announced its inaugural end-of-season equestrian awards, as voted upon by the league's four head coaches.

Boo Major Named 2013 SEC Coach of the Year

South Carolina equestrian coach Boo Major has been named SEC Coach of the Year, it was announced today. Major is currently in her 16th season at the University of South Carolina.

Alison Ceresani Named to SEC Community Service Team

South Carolina junior Alison Ceresani was named to the 2013 SEC Community Service team, it was announced today. Ceresani joins student-athletes from Auburn, Georgia, and Texas A&M on the inaugural equestrian community service team, a group whose superior service is recognized by the Southeastern Conference.

Five Gamecocks Named to NCEA All-America Teams

Five Gamecock equestrians have been named to the 2013 National Collegiate Equestrian Association's All-America class, it was announced today.

Katherine Schmidt Sweeps NCEA Hunt Seat Awards for March

Sophomore Katherine Schmidt swept the NCEA's Hunt Seat rider of the month awards for March, it was announced today. Schmidt went 5-0 in Equitation on the Flat and 5-0 in Equitation Over Fences, earning her Rider of the Month in both events.

Twenty Gamecocks Named to NCEA Academic Honor Roll

Twenty South Carolina equestrians were named to the National Collegiate Equestrian Association's Academic Honor Roll, it was announced today. Five Gamecocks were named to the NCEA Academic First Team, three were named to the NCEA Academic Second Team, and two were named to the NCEA Academic Honorable Mention list.

SEC Champs Jump Five Spots to No. 1 in Final Coaches Poll

In winning the inaugural SEC Championship on Saturday, South Carolina made the biggest week-to-week jump by any newly No. 1 ranked team in the history of the NCEA coaches poll, as the Gamecocks moved up five spots to take over the top spot in the final poll of the season. South Carolina received three first-place votes, followed by Georgia and Auburn with two each, and Big-12 champion Oklahoma Sta

Seeds Announced for 2013 Equestrian National Championships

The seeds for the 2013 National Collegiate Equestrian Association's National Championships have been selected, it was announced today. This year's national championships will be held April 18-20 at the Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas. It marks the seventh straight year that Baylor University and the City of Waco have hosted the national championship.

Kimberly McCormack Named AgSouth Athlete of the Week

Senior Kimberly McCormack from the Gamecock equestrian team has been named AgSouth Athlete of the Week, it was announced today. This is the second time McCormack has been named AgSouth Athlete of the Week this year and the third time she has won the award in her career.

McCormack and Schmidt Named to SEC All-Championship Team

South Carolina senior Kimberly McCormack and Katherine Schmidt were named to the SEC All-Championship team, it was announced yesterday. Both riders combined to go 7-for-8 at this weekend's SEC Championship, leading the Gamecocks to their first ever Southeastern Conference title. With McCormack's and Schmidt's selection to the All-Championship Team, South Carolina swept both Hunt Seat spots.

Gamecock Equestrian Wins Inaugural SEC Championship

No. 6 South Carolina won the inaugural SEC Championship on Saturday, as the Gamecocks defeated No. 2 Auburn, 10-8, at the Auburn University Horse Center.

Gamecocks Upset No. 1 Georgia to Advance to SEC Championship

The Gamecock equestrian team upset No. 1 Georgia on Friday in the opening round of the SEC Championships, 10-7. South Carolina now advances to Saturday's championship meet against Auburn.

Gamecocks Drop No. 1 Georgia to Advance to SEC Championship

The Gamecock equestrian team upset No. 1 Georgia on Friday in the opening round of the SEC Championships, 10-7. South Carolina now advances to Saturday's championship meet against the winner of the Auburn/Texas A&M Meet.

Katherine Schmidt Named SEC Rider of the Month for March

South Carolina sophomore Katherine Schmidt has been named SEC Rider of the Month in Equitation Over Fences, it was announced today. Schmidt went 3-0 for the Gamecocks in Equitation Over Fences during South Carolina's three regular season meets, including back-to-back road wins at top-10 opponents Kansas State and Oklahoma State.

Inaugural SEC Equestrian Championship Begins Friday

History will be made this weekend in Auburn, Ala., as the Southeastern Conference will host its inaugural equestrian championship. The first ever SEC equestrian championship will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Auburn University Horse Center. The four SEC schools that sponsor equestrian are South Carolina, Auburn, Georgia, and Texas A&M.

Gamecocks Begin Preparations for SEC Championships

As the Gamecock equestrian team begins preparations for next week's inaugural SEC Championships, head coach Boo Major discusses the practice strategy and how the coaching staff selected the competition lineups.

Equestrian Ranked Sixth in Latest NCEA Coaches Poll

The South Carolina equestrian team fell two spots in the latest NCEA Coaches Poll, it was announced today. The Gamecocks are currently ranked sixth, as Carolina recently suffered back-to-back road losses at Kansas State and Oklahoma State.

Gamecocks Sign Junior Rider of the Year Amelia Vernon to NLI

South Carolina head coach Boo Major has announced the signing of Amelia Vernon (Calgary, Alberta/West Island College) to a national letter of intent to join the Gamecocks for the 2013-2014 season. She will be competing with the Gamecock Hunt Seat team and will get looks at both Equitation Over Fences and Equitation on the Flat.

Gamecocks Drop Tiebreaker to No. 3 Oklahoma State on Saturday

No. 4 South Carolina lost its season finale on Saturday at third-ranked Oklahoma State in a 10-10 tiebreaker at the Animal Science Arena. The Gamecocks fall to 6-6 overall while the Cowgirls improve to 9-4.

Equestrian Suffers 14-6 Loss to No. 8 Kansas State on Friday

Despite MVP wins from sophomores Amber Henter and Layla Choate, No. 4 South Carolina dropped a 14-6 decision to No. 8 Kansas State at Timercreek Stables on Friday. The Gamecocks drop to 6-5 while the Wildcats improve to 6-3.

Equestrian Closes Out Regular Season at OK-State and K-State

Fourth-ranked South Carolina will close out the regular season this weekend, as the Gamecocks will travel to compete at Kansas State on Friday and Oklahoma State on Saturday. It will mark the end of the the Gamecocks' first regular season in the SEC era.

Equestrian Moves Up to No. 4 in Latest NCEA Coaches Poll

The South Carolina equestrian team moved up one spot in the latest NCEA Coaches Poll, it was announced today. The Gamecocks are currently ranked fourth, as Carolina moves up one spot after earning a pair of wins over Texas A&M and Delaware State.