Georgia Equestrian Suffers First Loss of Season to South Carolina

No. 1 Georgia falls 16-3 to No. 5 South Carolina at One Wood Farm

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The top-ranked Georgia equestrian team suffered its first loss of the 2026 season, falling 16-3 to No. 5 South Carolina at the Gamecocks' home facility in Blythewood, South Carolina. Georgia was outperformed across multiple disciplines, with South Carolina earning points in fences, horsemanship, flat, and reining.

Why it matters

This loss marks Georgia's first defeat of the season and could impact their national ranking and postseason positioning. South Carolina's dominant performance at home showcases their ability to compete with the nation's elite equestrian programs.

The details

In fences, Georgia's Ella Witt earned the team's lone point with an 82 score, while South Carolina's Natalie Jayne took the MOP honor with an 86.5. Horsemanship saw a 4-1 loss for Georgia, with senior Alyvia Dixon earning the team's point. On the flat, Georgia's Ella Duffy scored a point, but South Carolina's Amira Kettaneh earned the MOP. Reining was a 4-0 victory for the Gamecocks, with one point nullified due to a tie between South Carolina's Alexis Potts and Georgia's Kennedy Buchanan.

  • The meet took place on February 14, 2026 at One Wood Farm in Blythewood, South Carolina.
  • Georgia will host Auburn on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in their next competition.

The players

Georgia Equestrian

The top-ranked equestrian team from the University of Georgia.

South Carolina Equestrian

The No. 5 ranked equestrian team from the University of South Carolina, hosting the meet at their One Wood Farm facility.

Ella Witt

A sophomore on the Georgia equestrian team who earned a point in the fences discipline.

Natalie Jayne

A senior on the South Carolina equestrian team who earned the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) honor in fences.

Alyvia Dixon

A senior on the Georgia equestrian team who earned the team's lone point in horsemanship.

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What’s next

Georgia will host Auburn on Saturday, February 28, 2026 as they look to bounce back from their first loss of the season.

The takeaway

This defeat serves as a wake-up call for the Georgia equestrian team, who will need to regroup and refocus as they aim to regain their top national ranking and secure a strong postseason position. South Carolina's dominant performance at home demonstrates their ability to compete with the nation's elite programs.