Three Equestrian Riders Qualify for Regionals
Three Trojans qualified for the western regional competition after their performances on Nov. 4 at shows in Lincoln, Neb., hosted by the University of Nebraska.
Three Trojans qualified for western regional competition after their performances on Nov. 4 at shows in Lincoln, Neb., hosted by the University of Nebraska.
Nellie Kaner and Lily Cannon earned enough points to qualify in the Rookie B division; Kirsten Miessler qualified in the Level II division.
"Everyone is working hard in practice and riding well, said Head Coach Jessica Bugbee. "I'm excited to see where the spring semester takes us."
Colby was the reserve high-point team in both shows. The western riders now take a break from competition until February.
Nov. 4 Individual Results
A.M. show
Open Reining: Jenna Milford, 1st; Ashlynn Stamper, 2nd.
Open Horsemanship: Jenna Milford, 2nd; Ashlynn Stamper, 3rd.
Level II Horsemanship: Kirsten Miessler, 2nd.
Level I Horsemanship: Emily Wilms, 1st.
Rookie B Horsemanship, Section A: Nellie Kaner, 3rd.
Rookie B Horsemanship, Section B: Maleia Powell, 2nd; Lily Cannon, 4th.
Rookie A Horsemanship: Courtney McCullough, 3rd.
Beginner Horsemanship, Section A: Sarah Polley, 6th.
Beginner Horsemanship, Section B: Jakeob Stewart, 3rd; Rileigh Holcomb, 4th.
High Point Individual: Jenna Milford
P.M. Show
Open Reining: Milford, 1st; Stamper, 3rd.
Open Horsemanship: Stamper, 1st; Milford, 3rd.
Level II Horsemanship: Miessler, 1st.
Level I Horsemanship, Section A: Wilms, Reserve.
Rookie B Horsemanship, Section A: Kaner, 1st; Powell, 3rd.
Rookie B Horsemanship, Section B: Cannon, 5th.
Rookie A Horsemanship: McCullough, 3rd.
Beginner Horsemanship, Section A: Holcomb, 4th.
Beginner Horsemanship, Section B: Stewart, 5th.
Reserve High Point Individual: Jenna Milford
Story by Jessica Bugbee