Jan. 9, 2011

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina equestrian coach Boo Major has announced the signing of Columbia product Cody McMillion to a national letter of intent to join the Gamecocks for the 2011-2012 season. McMillion is a Western rider and will be able to compete in Horsemanship and Reining.

“We are happy to have a homegrown recruit sign with us. It is always a plus to get a South Carolina equestrian on our team but better yet to get one from the Columbia area.” Major said. “Cody has excelled on the Hammond Academy Interscholastic Equestrian team and has lots of show miles in horsemanship and reining. We look forward to having her on our team next year.”

An experience rider, McMillion trains with Julie Kennedy. As a senior at Columbia’s Hammond School, McMillion is currently in her third consecutive year serving as team captain. Among some of her riding highlights:

2010
– SCQHA Youth 14-18 High Point Reining Champion
– Recipient of Performance Register of Merit

2009
– SCQHA Youth 14-18 High Point Reining Champion

2008
– AQHA Region 10 Experience Youth 14-18 Reining Res. Champion
– Participant at American Quarter Horse Congress

2007
– AQHA Region 10 Experience Youth 14-18 Reining Champion
– Participant at American Quarter Horse Congress
– SCQHA Youth 14-18 High Point Reining Champion

At The Hammond School in Columbia, McMillion has enjoyed a stellar academic career. McMillion has a 4.1 GPA and was selected to the National Honor Society as a sophomore, junior, and senior. Last year, she was a recipient of the South Carolina 4-H Coca-Cola Scholarship and the South Carolina State Fair Farm Bureau Scholarship.