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Boenig Headlines Georgia’s 2025 NCEA Hall of Fame Class
February 07, 2025 | Equestrian
WACO, Texas – Three Bulldogs have been selected as National Collegiate Equestrian Association 2025 Hall of Fame honorees, the association announced Friday.
Long-time Georgia head coach Meghan Boenig, former standout Jumping Seat rider Carly Anthony and Dr. Leah Fiorentino have been selected for the second inductee class.
The induction will take place on Friday, April 18 at the NCEA National Championship in Ocala, Fla. Details about the ceremony to come at a later date.
The NCEA Hall of Fame was established in 2024 with its inaugural class. Two coaches, student-athletes and special contributors make up the total six honorees. The principles of leadership, integrity, personal sacrifice, significant and lasting contributions to the NCEA and/or material support to a beloved cause are ingredients of individual greatness.
The honoree must have made a great and/or unusual contribution in support of the NCEA in personal time, effort, performance and/or material and services over and above all ordinary expectations of the average supporter.
Boenig is currently in her 23rd season at the helm of the Georgia Equestrian program. She has led the Bulldogs to seven national championships and three Southeastern Conference (SEC) titles. She has mentored 95 NCEA All-Americans, 118 All-SEC selections, five NCEA and 23 SEC Riders of the Year.
During her career, Boenig has amassed 209 career wins. She was named NCEA Coach of the Year during the 2020-21 season and is a four-time SEC Coach of the Year.
Boenig also helped lead the charge in restructuring Varsity Equestrian for the NCEA in the fall of 2011 and has served in NCEA leadership roles, including president.
Former Bulldog equestrian Carly Anthony was a highly decorated rider for Georgia during her four-year career from 2009-2013. Anthony began her career winning Hunt Seat Rider of the Year and compiled a 14-2 record in Fences with four Most Outstanding Performer honors. She was named an All-American in both Flat and Fences each year of her career and led the team to its 2010 National Championship title.
Anthony became the first NCEA rider with over 100 career wins with 51 in both Flat and Fences. She earned more than 30 MOP honors and ranks second in both Flat and Fences for most in NCEA history. She continues to garner the highest Fences score in NCEA history with a 97. Anthony earned five NCEA All-America nods – three on Flat and two on Fences – and was named the 2013 SEC Flat Rider of the Year in the first year the conference sponsored the sport.
She continues to share her knowledge with the horse industry by creating Carly Anthony Showjumping and exceling as a professional. Anthony gives back to the industry by supporting sportsmanship awards for young riders, being a clinician for EAP and mentoring other young female professionals.
A long-time supporter of the NCEA, Dr. Fiorentino joined forces in 2014 as the NCEA Executive Director and has been an invaluable resource to the organization and its members over the last 10 years. Fiorentino came in during a crucial time when the NCAA was talking about eliminating the sport of equestrian from the emerging sport program.
She had an integral part in forming the US Equestrian Federation /NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final and continued to build a lasting relationship with the USEF. Her time as Executive Director helped to shape and mold the organization into what it is today, fostering relationships amongst existing host institutions, welcoming new institutions and rallying Athletic Directors and support staff to introduce Equestrian on their campuses. Dr. Fiorentino helped usher in the Distinguished Alumni Program as well as the Hall of Fame, and she was a leader in recognizing Assistant coaches for their seasons efforts in Coach of the Year award each season.
Her leadership throughout the years has established a standard in building a season of competition, post season play with the addition of single discipline conference and national championships and an unmatched National Championship that was created from the ground up.
HOW TO FOLLOW GEORGIA EQUESTRIAN: For complete information on Georgia equestrian, follow the team on its social media channels via @UGAEquestrian on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
JOIN OUR MANE DAWGS FUND: Mane Dawgs Fund contributions make a direct impact in supporting our student-athletes and equines at the Georgia Equestrian program. A gift to the Mane Dawgs fund helps provide resources such as equipment upgrades for our student and equine athletes, travel assistance, and enhance overall team experiences. Contributions to the Mane Dawgs provide benefits such as membership gifts and information about upcoming special events. Click here for more information.
Long-time Georgia head coach Meghan Boenig, former standout Jumping Seat rider Carly Anthony and Dr. Leah Fiorentino have been selected for the second inductee class.
The induction will take place on Friday, April 18 at the NCEA National Championship in Ocala, Fla. Details about the ceremony to come at a later date.
The NCEA Hall of Fame was established in 2024 with its inaugural class. Two coaches, student-athletes and special contributors make up the total six honorees. The principles of leadership, integrity, personal sacrifice, significant and lasting contributions to the NCEA and/or material support to a beloved cause are ingredients of individual greatness.
The honoree must have made a great and/or unusual contribution in support of the NCEA in personal time, effort, performance and/or material and services over and above all ordinary expectations of the average supporter.
Boenig is currently in her 23rd season at the helm of the Georgia Equestrian program. She has led the Bulldogs to seven national championships and three Southeastern Conference (SEC) titles. She has mentored 95 NCEA All-Americans, 118 All-SEC selections, five NCEA and 23 SEC Riders of the Year.
During her career, Boenig has amassed 209 career wins. She was named NCEA Coach of the Year during the 2020-21 season and is a four-time SEC Coach of the Year.
Boenig also helped lead the charge in restructuring Varsity Equestrian for the NCEA in the fall of 2011 and has served in NCEA leadership roles, including president.
Former Bulldog equestrian Carly Anthony was a highly decorated rider for Georgia during her four-year career from 2009-2013. Anthony began her career winning Hunt Seat Rider of the Year and compiled a 14-2 record in Fences with four Most Outstanding Performer honors. She was named an All-American in both Flat and Fences each year of her career and led the team to its 2010 National Championship title.
Anthony became the first NCEA rider with over 100 career wins with 51 in both Flat and Fences. She earned more than 30 MOP honors and ranks second in both Flat and Fences for most in NCEA history. She continues to garner the highest Fences score in NCEA history with a 97. Anthony earned five NCEA All-America nods – three on Flat and two on Fences – and was named the 2013 SEC Flat Rider of the Year in the first year the conference sponsored the sport.
She continues to share her knowledge with the horse industry by creating Carly Anthony Showjumping and exceling as a professional. Anthony gives back to the industry by supporting sportsmanship awards for young riders, being a clinician for EAP and mentoring other young female professionals.
A long-time supporter of the NCEA, Dr. Fiorentino joined forces in 2014 as the NCEA Executive Director and has been an invaluable resource to the organization and its members over the last 10 years. Fiorentino came in during a crucial time when the NCAA was talking about eliminating the sport of equestrian from the emerging sport program.
She had an integral part in forming the US Equestrian Federation /NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final and continued to build a lasting relationship with the USEF. Her time as Executive Director helped to shape and mold the organization into what it is today, fostering relationships amongst existing host institutions, welcoming new institutions and rallying Athletic Directors and support staff to introduce Equestrian on their campuses. Dr. Fiorentino helped usher in the Distinguished Alumni Program as well as the Hall of Fame, and she was a leader in recognizing Assistant coaches for their seasons efforts in Coach of the Year award each season.
Her leadership throughout the years has established a standard in building a season of competition, post season play with the addition of single discipline conference and national championships and an unmatched National Championship that was created from the ground up.
HOW TO FOLLOW GEORGIA EQUESTRIAN: For complete information on Georgia equestrian, follow the team on its social media channels via @UGAEquestrian on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
JOIN OUR MANE DAWGS FUND: Mane Dawgs Fund contributions make a direct impact in supporting our student-athletes and equines at the Georgia Equestrian program. A gift to the Mane Dawgs fund helps provide resources such as equipment upgrades for our student and equine athletes, travel assistance, and enhance overall team experiences. Contributions to the Mane Dawgs provide benefits such as membership gifts and information about upcoming special events. Click here for more information.
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