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UMW Equestrians Win High Point Team, Rider Awards

UMW equestrians competed October 26 at an IHSA show hosted by the University of Richmond.

The University of Mary Washington (UMW) Equestrian Team won High Point Team at Saturday's Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) show, hosted by the University of Richmond.

Five riders won first place honors, according to UMWEagles.com

  • Molly Banfield finished first in her open on the flat and open over fences classes.
  • Kimberly Counts was first in her novice over fences class.
  • Alyssa Smallridge was first in her advanced walk-trot-canter class.
  • Priscilla Houlgrave was first in walk-trot.
Senior Molly Banfield also earned High Point Rider.

The team competes Sunday, Nov. 3, at the show hosted by the College of William and Mary.

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