Four class winners in Colorado hunt seat show

The Colby Community College equestrian team competed in Firestone, Colo., Feb. 22 and 23 at the first hunt seat show of the spring semester.

Class winners were Rachel Hurla, Maceyn Howard, Morganne Kruse, and Merriah Bockmann. With the points, Bockmann qualified for the regional championships in limit fences and flat, and Hurla earned a spot in introductory equitation.

"I am extremely proud of how well our CCC riders competed this weekend," said hunt seat coach Sara Jamison. "Everyone came out prepared both physically and mentally to succeed. I am especially pleased that both Merriah and Rachel won their classes to advance to Regionals."

The Trojans host the final western show of the season on Saturday, followed by the Regional Championships on Sunday. Both shows are at the CCC Agricultural Center beginning at 10 a.m.

Individual Results:

Feb. 22

Limit Fences: Merriah Bockmann, fifth.
Limit Flat: Merriah Bockmann, first.
Novice Equitation: Ellie Wiles, second; Morgan Clinesmith, third; Lauren Patrick, third.
Pre-Novice Equitation: Morganne Kruse, first; Megan Miller, third; Alexis Penke, fourth.
Introductory Equitation: Dakota Hartman, second; Rachel Hurla, third; Madison Lange, sixth. 

Feb. 23

Intermediate Flat: Merriah Bockmann, third.
Limit Fences: Merriah Bockmann, third.
Novice Equitation: Maceyn Howard, first; Lauren Patrick, third; Morgan Clinesmith, fifth.
Pre-Novice Equitation: Shyanne Jones, fourth; Mikayla Graham, fifth; Megan Miller, fifth.
Introductory Equitation: Rachel Hurla, first; Madison Lange, second; Dakota Hartman, fifth.