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Back-To-Back Sweep

Nov 03, 2025 04:48PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release
Equestrian Dominates ECAC Rider of the Week Awards

Sophia BlakeAda HirschfeldLauren Kolbe and Kylie Jacobson were each recognized for their standout equestrian performances for two consecutive weeks. Image courtesy of UC Davis Athletics


DAVIS, CA (MPG) - For the second consecutive week, University of California, Davis swept the Eastern College Athletic Conference Rider of the Week honors, as Sophia BlakeAda HirschfeldLauren Kolbe and Kylie Jacobson were each recognized for their standout performances across two Top-10 meets in Georgia. 

Blake earned the honors in flat, while Kolbe was recognized in fences. On the Western side, Jacobson claimed the award in horsemanship and Hirschfeld brought home the honor in reining. 

Blake delivered consistent high scores in flat throughout the weekend. The sophomore notched an 82 aboard Love against South Carolina, then secured the Aggies' lone point in the event versus No. 1 Georgia with an impressive 87 on Snookie. 

Hirschfeld secured a crucial point in reining with a 70.75 aboard Slash to help clinch a 3-1 team win in the event against No. 2 South Carolina, earning the MOP honors for her ride. The sophomore then added a 72 aboard Jewels against Georgia, capping off a consistent doubleheader weekend. 

Kolbe posted an event-high 86 aboard Everest against No. 2 South Carolina to claim UC Davis' lone point in fences, besting her opponent by two points. The junior followed with another strong ride versus Georgia, scoring an 85 on Constantine to narrowly miss another point by just one mark. 

Jacobson turned in a key point-winning ride of 74.5 aboard Teddy against No. 1 Georgia, earning the lone point and top score in horsemanship, anchoring the Aggies' Western lineup with a polished performance. 

The Aggies hit the road to Delaware next weekend for a pair of matchups, taking on Delaware State and UT Martin on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 in back-to-back meets.