University of Georgia Athletics

2019-20 Equestrian Roster

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Annabeth Payne at A&M
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Georgia rider Annabeth Payne (Photo by Chamberlain Smith)

Annabeth Payne

  • Height:
    5-8
  • Class:
    Senior
  • High School:
    Homeschooled
  • Hometown:
    Tallahassee, Fla.

2018-19: Named to NCEA All-Championship Team… Named to Spring 2019 Director’s honor roll… compiled a 10-7-1 record in Reining… rode to a season high 73 at Texas A&M… defeated opponents by a 3 point margin… averaged a score of 70.5… contributed to NCEA National Championship Overall Western and Reining titles… Team Captain for the 2018-19 year. 

2017-18: Named NCEA Reining First Team All-America Honors… named to Reining All-SEC team… named to SEC Academic Honor Roll… compiled a 11-4-1 record in Reining...averaged a score of 69.7... earned two MOP honors...rode to a season high 73 at South Carolina.

2016-17: earned a spot in the Reining starting lineup against Delaware State, edging her opponent 66.5-66 in her Bulldog debut…Other: 2015 NRHA Derby Rookie I Champion.

2015: Tulsa Reining Classic Rookie Champion… 2015 NAAC Qualifier… 2015 USEF 14-18 Youth Reining Reserve National Champion… 2015 AQHYA World Qualifier in Reining…. 2014 Florida Reining Horse Association Youth 14-18 Champion… 2014 Rookie I Champion…. 2013 Florida Reining Horse Association Youth 14-18 Reserve Champion.

Personal: Born April 30, 1998…. the daughter of Mark and Ann Payne.

Georgia Equestrian vs. UC Davis Postgame Interview
Saturday, October 25
Georgia Equestrian vs. South Carolina Postgame Interview
Friday, October 24
Georgia Equestrian vs Baylor - Postmeet Video Recap
Friday, October 03
Georgia Equestrian Season Preview
Thursday, October 02