University of Georgia Athletics
Georgia Alumni Grace Bridges Joins Coaching Ranks
July 08, 2021 | Equestrian
ATHENS, Ga. --- University of Georgia equestrian alumni Grace Bridges has been added to the Baylor University equestrian coaching staff as Jumping Seat Assistant coach, the team announced Thursday. Bridges is the fifth UGA alumni currently coaching at the collegiate level.
"We are so excited to welcome Grace into the Georgia Dawg's coaching community," Georgia head coach Meghan Boenig said. "She has a passion for competition, coaching and horses. As a student- athlete she was relentless in her pursuit of excellence both inside and outside of the arena. I know she will be a tremendous asset to Baylor in bringing that passion, drive, and excitement to all."
Bridges' competitive edge helped lead Georgia to its 2017 and 2018 SEC Championships, including three runner-up finishes at the NCEA National Championship.
As a Bulldog, Bridges was honored with two All-SEC First Team selections and two NCEA All-America Honorable Mentions for Flat. During her junior year she clinched an undefeated 3-0-1 record at home and earned MOP honors at the SEC Championship for her winning ride over South Carolina. She collected five total MOP honors throughout her time in the Red and Black.
Bridges received multiple nods for her achievements in the classroom from the NCEA, SEC and UGA Academic Honor Rolls. She graduated with a cumulative 3.9 GPA in 2020 with a degree in business administration and concentrations in management and sports management.
Since 2014, Bridges has been a professional in the horse industry. She has been schooling horses, facilitating exercises, providing care, grooming and horse preparation in addition to her training and riding duties at Four Season Farm, Carly Anthony Showjumping and Beaver River Farm. She has also participated in course setting and designing, as well as time and barn management at various horse shows.
Bridges heads to Waco following BU's 2020-21 campaign that included a trip to the NCEA Semifinals after an upset of No. 1 seed Auburn, snapping the Tigers' 42-meet win streak which dated back to 2018.
"We are so excited to welcome Grace into the Georgia Dawg's coaching community," Georgia head coach Meghan Boenig said. "She has a passion for competition, coaching and horses. As a student- athlete she was relentless in her pursuit of excellence both inside and outside of the arena. I know she will be a tremendous asset to Baylor in bringing that passion, drive, and excitement to all."
Bridges' competitive edge helped lead Georgia to its 2017 and 2018 SEC Championships, including three runner-up finishes at the NCEA National Championship.
As a Bulldog, Bridges was honored with two All-SEC First Team selections and two NCEA All-America Honorable Mentions for Flat. During her junior year she clinched an undefeated 3-0-1 record at home and earned MOP honors at the SEC Championship for her winning ride over South Carolina. She collected five total MOP honors throughout her time in the Red and Black.
Bridges received multiple nods for her achievements in the classroom from the NCEA, SEC and UGA Academic Honor Rolls. She graduated with a cumulative 3.9 GPA in 2020 with a degree in business administration and concentrations in management and sports management.
Since 2014, Bridges has been a professional in the horse industry. She has been schooling horses, facilitating exercises, providing care, grooming and horse preparation in addition to her training and riding duties at Four Season Farm, Carly Anthony Showjumping and Beaver River Farm. She has also participated in course setting and designing, as well as time and barn management at various horse shows.
Bridges heads to Waco following BU's 2020-21 campaign that included a trip to the NCEA Semifinals after an upset of No. 1 seed Auburn, snapping the Tigers' 42-meet win streak which dated back to 2018.
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