NEW LONDON, N.H. – October 14, 2019 – The Colby-Sawyer College equestrian team had a busy opening weekend to the International Horse Shows Association (IHSA) schedule with shows hosted by the University of Vermont and Middlebury.

The weekend began at Imajica Farm for the University of Vermont show.

Intermediate Fences –Kara Fortier (2nd), Sophia Sorci (3rd).
Limit Fences – Bridget Turecek (1st), Sophia Barton (3rd), Margaux D'Aprile (4th).
Intermediate Flat – Kara Fortier (4th), Phoebe Carter (5th).
Limit Flat – Bridget Turecek (4th), Amy Stockburger (5th), Sophia Hatfield (6th).
Novice Flat – Molly Clough (3rd), Matt Horvitz (4th).
Introductory – Ashtin Burbank (4th).
 
On Sunday, at Wishful Thinking Farm hosted by Middlebury, the Chargers were led by Kara Fortier who earned Reserve High Point Rider accolades. Fortier has qualified for Regional Championships in Intermediate Fences. She will now be showing in the Open Fences division. 

Open Fences – Ayden Braccia (4th).
Intermediate Fences – Kara Fortier (1st), Sophia Sorci (5th).
Limit Fences – Bridget Turecek (2nd), Margaux D'Aprile (2nd).
Open Flat – Ayden Braccia (4th).
Intermediate Flat – Kara Fortier (2nd), Sophia Sorci (4th).
Limit Flat – Bridget Turecek (3rd), Margaux D'Aprile (3rd), Amy Stockburger (6th).
Novice Flat – Ariel Donnelly (4th), Matt Horvitz (5th).
Introductory – Ashtin Burbank (6th).

The Chargers will compete at the Dartmouth College show this Saturday at Morton Farm.

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