PHOTOS: South Carolina equestrian beats Texas A&M, remains undefeated

On Oct. 17, the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks faced off against the No. 4 Texas A&M Aggies in a home meet at One Wood Farm. Riders delivered strong performances across the flat, over fences, in horsemanship and in reining. The Gamecocks took the win 4-1 in the flat, over fences and in reining, with the Aggies taking the win 3-2 in horsemanship. However, South Carolina came out on top, dominating Texas A&M 14-6 and remaining undefeated so far this season.

The South Carolina Equestrian team celebrates their win over Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. The No. 2 Gamecocks beat the No. 4 Aggies 14-6 and remain undefeated this season.

Reining graduate student Haley Turner rides Yogi in the second half of the reining division against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. Turner ended up doing a re-ride on a different horse after some technical complications with Yogi's performance.

Reining sophomore Gracie Mae Stingle rides Okie in the first half of the reining division against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. Stingle scored a 67.25 with her ride, beating Texas A&M rider reining fifth-year Mattie Gustin by 0.75.

Flat and fences junior Grace Rabb runs a lap as her team congratulates her at the meet against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. Rabb earned MOP for this match with her ride on Nino.

Flat and fences junior Grace Rabb jumps Nino in the second half of the fences division against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. Rabb scored a 93 with her round, earning the Gamecocks a point.

Reining senior Mattilyn McNeill rides Stoner in the reining division against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. McNeill slide into a score of 68, earning the Gamecocks a point.

Q receives attention from his Gamecock riders as he waits for his turn in the flat division against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. The Gamecocks took the win against the Aggies in the flat 4-1.

Jumping seat sophomore Alyssa Bauer rides MJ in the second half of the fences division against Texas A&M on Oct. 17, 2025. Bauer scored a 92.5 with her round, securing the win in fences 4-1 for the Gamecocks.

Jumping seat freshman Eddyn Molden presses her lips against Q's head before the start of the flat division against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. The Gamecocks took the win against the Aggies in the flat 4-1.

The Gamecocks wait to head up to the arena for the reining division against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. The Gamecocks beat the Aggies in reining 4-1.