Grace Socha, now Grace Sanders, joined the Auburn equestrian team in 2008 and immediately made an impact. The 2012 graduate was a consistent starter in Fences and Flat during her four years on the team, and earned All-America honors for the 2010-11 season. Sanders earned seven career MOP honors, including the Fences MOP against UGA in the final round of the NCEA national championship in 2011. She also holds sixth place for most meets competed in Fences in team history, having started in 46 competitions.
Sanders worked as the team’s graduate assistant for two years while earning her Master’s degree in education with a minor in sport management.