Boo Major announces retirement at University of South Carolina [Video]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — How’s this for a resume: the first University of South Carolina head coach to win back-to-back SEC Championships and the first USC coach to win three national championships just a year, later in 2015.

No, this is not women’s basketball or Gamecock football we’re talking about. This is USC’s Equestrian Team led by the legendary Boo Major.

After 26 seasons at the helm, Major announced her retirement at USC on Thursday, April 25. 

In a statement to the media, Major wrote: 

“I have mixed emotions about retiring. On one hand I’m excited to do some things I have put off for 26 years. On the other hand, I am sad to be stepping back from a job that taught me so much about myself and others. I will miss the student-athletes the most and watching them develop during their time in college. It has been so rewarding. I hope to continue to help the equestrian program through fundraising and any ‘behind the scenes’ they’ll …