DELANSON, N.Y. – The Skidmore College equestrian team continued its strong in-season performance at their latest show hosted by University at Albany, with riders delivering an impressive day in the ring and building momentum as the semester progresses.
In fences, Open rider Isa Jensen '27 started the day strong, placing second in Open fences. In Intermediate fences, Carolyn Albright '27 earned second, pointing out and qualifying for Regionals, while Ani McIntyre '27 placed third. The team continued to excel in the Limit divisions, with Sarah Kate Alford '28 taking first and Eleanor Peterson '27 earning second.
The team carried its success into the flat classes, with Isa Jensen '27 winning Open flat and earning High Point Rider of the show in the question-off. Alex Behmoiram '29 also competed in Open flat, placing third. Ani McIntyre '27 won her Intermediate flat class, while Carolyn Albright '27 took first in Limit flat, yet again qualifying for Regionals. Eleanor Peterson '27 won her Limit flat class. Stella Allen '27 and Maya Katcher '28 competed against each other in Limit flat, with Stella taking first and Maya close behind in second.
In the Novice classes, Hayden Bouza '27 earned first and Isa Washburne '29 placed second. Alice Wrede '27 won her Pre-Novice class, while Sadie Applegate '27 and Nila Rothman '27 both took first in the Introductory classes, closing out a successful day for the team.
Tommy was named Horse of the Show and the team celebrates an impressive start to the Blue Ribbon Challenge, earning a total of 10 first-place ribbons. The team looks ahead to its next show on October 31st at Dutch Manor.
