Melanie Carraway Class: Junior Hometown: Evans, Ga. High School: Greenbrier Height: 5-6 Position: Hunt Seat Birthdate: 01/09/1991

MELANIE FAYE CARRAWAY...born January 9, 1991 in Augusta, Ga...daughter of Mike and Sandra Carraway...brings 14 years of riding experience to the UGA equestrian team...prefers the English disciplines...2010-11: Winner of the Coaches' Award for the Hunt Seat squad...award is given annually to two riders who consistently rise above and beyond the call of duty for the team...Competed in four meets, riding in Equitation on the Flat...posted wins vs. SMU and Baylor, winning by nine points in the latter with score of 97...also posted a win vs. New Mexico State and rode exhibition in home win vs. Auburn...2009-10: Rode exhibition on the Flat in Fresno State and K-State meets...is attending UGA on the HOPE Scholarship...2006 PSJ Junior Medal Finals Champion...in 2008 was the SCHJA Governors Cup Reserve champion, SCHJA Palmetto Medal Reserve champion, PSJ Junior Hunter Year-end Reserve champion, and PSJ Year-end 15-17 Equitation champion...considers winning the Maclay at the Aiken Fall Festival in 2008 and the PSJ Junior Medal Finals as career highlights thus far...intends to major in English at UGA...includes Mexican food, volleyball, The Notebook, and hanging out with friends among her personal favorites.