Becker College Equestrian Team attended their third IHSA show on Saturday, October 27th at Mystic Valley Hunt Club in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. This show was hosted by the University of Rhode Island. It was the perfect weather for a horse show and Becker College finished the day in 3rd place overall.
Emily McGuirk competed in Open fences and Open flat. Emily was 5th over fences and won her flat class!
Jill Giovanella competed in Intermediate fences and Intermediate flat. Jill placed 4th in both of her classes.
Catherine Merrill, Kirby Kojabashian, and Terise Cole competed in Novice fences and Novice flat. Catherine was 6th over fences and 2nd on the flat. Terise was 4th over fences and 2nd on the flat. Kirby was 3rd over fences and 5th on the flat. Larissa Melia competed in Novice flat and won her class!
Alicia Diaz and Sara Rivard competed in advanced walk/trot/canter. Alicia was 2nd and Sara won her class! Katelyn MacLean and Nicole Smeaton rode in beginner walk/trot/canter. Katelyn placed 5th and Nicole placed 4th. This was Nicole's first show competing in the walk/trot/canter division.
Scott Tongue, Justin Gilbert, and Danielle Craven competed in walk/trot. Scott placed 3rd, Justin placed 5th, and Danielle placed 2nd. This was Justin's first time competing at an IHSA show.
Kelsey Hanrahan and Jessica Banta also came and competed in the Alumni division. Jess won her over fences class and was 3rd on the flat. This was her first blue ribbon ever in a jumping class. Kelsey placed 2nd in both classes.
Becker College had a very successful third horse show. It was a very long day, but the team had fun and everyone who competed rode great. Congratulations to all the riders, especially Emily McGuirk, Larissa Melia, and Sara Rivard for bringing home blue ribbons.
