EQUESTRIAN UPDATE

Continuing in the long line of successful equestrian competitions, our Middle School and High School Teams performed exceptionally well at the IEA Regional Championships at Apple Knoll Farms in Millis, MA, April 25-26, 2023. The Middle School Team of Liza ‘27, Eleanor ‘27, and Mena ‘28, took home the IEA Middle School Regional Championship and are headed to the 2023 National Championships in Tryon, N.C., on April 27-30, 2023.

Liz ’27 was the High Point Rider of the show as well as the Region 1 High Point rider in her division.

The SBS High School Team was the Reserve Regional Champion in a contest described as a “nailbiter” by George Halkett, the Director of the Equestrian Center. Only 4 points separated the champion and the reserve champion spots. Riding for our High School Team were Isabelle ‘24, Ashe ‘25, Amelia ‘26, Maddie ‘25, and Rose ‘23. Placing as the Region 1 High Point riders in their divisions were Amelia, Isabelle, Maddie, and Rose, with Charlotte ‘25 placing as the Reserve High Point rider for the show.

Ashe ’25, Amelia ’26, and Maddie ’25, all Regional Champions for upper school, are also headed to the National Championships riding individually.

Hunt seat rider Claire ’24 took first place at the IEA Hunt seat Zone 1 final in the Open equitation on the flat Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Big E, and will be headed to the National Championships.

Congratulations to all the riders for a job well done.