SEC names March Equestrian Riders of the Month

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Fences Rider of the Month

Alexa Leong, Texas A&M

Flat Riders of the Month

Ellie Ferrigno, Auburn

Junior Ferrigno had a great final meet of the regular season, topping her opponent from SEC rival South Carolina by eight points in Flat.
She scored an 88 in her win, besting her opponent's 80 to win MOP.
It was her first Flat MOP of the season.
In addition, the 88 was her second highest score of the year in the event.

Nora Andrews, Georgia

Andrews won MOP honors on the road at conference foe Texas A&M to help the Flat squad sweep the points.
A 97 is the fourth highest score in program history.

Horsemanship Rider of the Month

Cori Cansdale, Texas A&M

Reining Riders of the Month

Olivia Marino, Auburn

Marino put an exclamation on the regular season, earning MOP in Reining and helping the Tigers down SEC rival South Carolina in the regular season finale.
The junior was the final ride in the event and needed to top a 70.
She rode to a 71.5, her second highest score of the season, to take the win for the Tigers.
In addition, she was awarded MOP for her performance. That was the first MOP of her career.
With her score, Marino has scored a 70 or better in all but two meets this year.

Ariana Gray, Texas A&M