Feb. 26, 2004

Columbia, S.C. –
The University of South Carolina Equestrian team travels to Berry College in Rome, Ga., this weekend February 28-29 to compete in a varsity competition. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m.on both days.

The Gamecocks last met the Vikings at an Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition, which was hosted by Augusta State (Ga.),on February 14-15. Berry won both days of team standings in the IHSA competition. The Gamecocks finished second behind Berry both days of the event.

The only other time this season the Gamecocks traveled to Rome, Ga., the Gamecocks were reserve champion in Western and Hunt Seat. The Gamecocks and Vikings will compete this weekend in a varsity head-to-head competition.

The Gamecocks will host the Region 2, Zone 5 Regional Finals on Saturday,March 20th at Irish Oaks Equestrian Centre. The time for the Regional Finals has not been determined.