AMHERST, Mass. — The Endicott equestrian team placed third overall out of 11 programs at Regionals (Zone 1, Region 4) on Saturday evening at the Holly Hill Show Stable.
Sophia Channell (Vergennes, Vt.), Emily Toupin (Oakham, Mass.), and Helen Barrow (Swanton, Vt.) headlined the Gulls' efforts.
Channell (second: int. o/f, limit flat) and Toupin (second: novice) advanced to Zones next week and will represent the program in each entry they placed in today.
Meanwhile, Barrow earned the Cacchione Award for third high point rider in the region (third in open flat out of 11).
The Cacchione Award recognizes the top open riders in the region. Placements are decided by riders who have scored the most points during the season with the top rider earning a spot at nationals. The open division is the highest competitive division.
TOP QUOTE
"All our riders put forth excellent efforts today, and their ribbons were hard-earned in competitive classes, " said Endicott equestrian head coach Megan Martin. "The women who qualified for Regionals this season have been working incredibly hard over the last few weeks to polish their skills, and it really showed in the ring today. We now have two riders (three entries) going on to Zone Finals, which is excellent!"
OTHER SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
- Isabelle Wulff (New London, N.H.) ranked third in limit over fences.
- Emily Bocklet (Cross River, N.Y.) finished sixth in limited over fences.
- Tara Donovan (Holden, Mass.) was fifth in introductory.
WHAT'S NEXT
Channell and Toupin will compete at Zone 1 Finals on Saturday, April 8 in South Hadley, Mass. at the Mount Holyoke College Equestrian Center.
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