UMW Riding Team Produces Two Quality Finishes at Weekend Shows

UMW Riding Team Produces Two Quality Finishes at Weekend Shows

The University of Mary Washington riding team fared quite well this weekend, tying for Reserve High Point Team on Saturday and taking third on Sunday just a few points off the lead.

Highlights for Saturday include Olivia Blake placing third in Open Flat and first in Open Fences, Margaret Lebor placing first in Intermediate Fences, Julianna Ianuzi placing second in Open Fences, Virginia Newman placing third in Novice Flat, Alexandra Buchanan placing second in Novice Flat, Megan Mahoney placing third in Advanced Walk Trot Canter, Mary Andrews placing first in Beginner Walk Trot Canter, and Ruth Wilmot placing first in Walk Trot.

Highlights for Sunday include Olivia Blake placing third in Open Flat, Julianna Ianuzi placing third in Open Flat, Morgan Roane placing second in Intermediate Flat and third in Intermediate Fences, Newman placing third in Novice Flat, Megan Mahoney placing third in Advanced Walk Trot Canter, Hannah Mendiola placing third in Beginner Walk Trot Canter, and Rachel Wright placing first in Walk Trot.

In addition to great placings, the Eagles had five riders qualify for Regionals this weekend. These include Olivia Blake in Open Flat, Margaret Lebor in Intermediate Fences, Megan Mahoney in Advanced Walk Trot Canter, Mary Andrews in Beginner Walk Trot Canter, and Ruth Wilmot in Walk Trot.