PROVIDENCE, N.C. – The Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry College IHSA Team dominated at Averett University on Saturday to begin the spring phase of its season. The Wasps dominated the flat classes, taking home eight blue ribbons in total.
The Basics
TEAM PLACE – 1st/8
LOCATION – Providence, North Carolina
VENUE – Averett Equestrian Center
The Results
- Junior Emma Pell (Winchester, Va.) started the day with double wins at Open Over Fences and on the Flat.
- In intermediate, junior Liv Abbruzzi (Irmo, S.C.) won her flat and was fourth over fences, while sophomore Elizabeth Church (Elk Grove, Calif.) also grabbed a blue on the flat.
- Limit competition saw freshman Isabella Oglesby (Virginia Beach, Va.) pick up a win on the flat and a fourth over fences, with junior Maddie Whitley (Stuarts Draft, Va.) earning a first-place finish on the flat and a fifth over fences.
- Freshman Maeve Nickloes (Maryville, Tenn.) was first at Novice on the flat, while senior Skyler Shaw (Orangeville, Pa.) finished the day with the Wasps' eighth blue of the day.
A Deeper Look
- With a commanding victory at Averett University, the Intermont Equestrian Team at Emory & Henry College opened its spring season in style, defeating seven other teams. Despite early-morning challenges, the team came together under the direction of coaches Abby McCoy, Heather Richardson, and Ashley Miller to win all of the flat divisions.
- "The morning started rough with some tough draws over fences, but the team rallied to win every division on the flat," McCoy said on the bus ride back. She reflected that the team needs to hone its athlete's performances over fences, showing consistent dedication to the betterment of the team.
- With just two competitions left in the regular season, the team is currently focusing on upcoming competitions in hopes of making it to the Zone 4 Championships hosted by Sweet Briar College in April. The team is still committed to reaching its goals and extending its winning streak throughout the rest of the season.
The Awards
- Pell was the High-Point Rider of the Day thanks to her victories.
Up Next
- Emory & Henry will visit the University of North Carolina at Greensboro tomorrow, February 18, for another IHSA show.
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