February 13, 2002

COLUMBIA, S.C. — USC will host it’s home competition in Equestrian this Saturday, February 16, at Irish Oaks Equestrian Centre in the Ascot Subdivision of Irmo. The Competition will run all day with Hunt Seat starting at 8:30 am and Western starting at 2:30 pm. Jumping divisions will take place around 10:00 am and Western Reining will take place at 2:30.

The Equestrian Team is looking to further it’s lead in Hunt Seat in Zone 5 Region 2 with a win this weekend. Junior Sarah Tomasi continues her pursuit to win the Cacchione Cup High Point Rider of the region. Currently, the Western team is fourth and looking to improve it’s position in the region with a win this weekend.

Other teams competing this weekend will be Clemson, Georgia, Auburn, Berry, Judson, Erskine, Lander, Anderson, Augusta State and Wallace State. There is no charge for admission and there will be concessions available after 10:30 am.

For directions to the facility please call 777-7829