GUILDERLAND, N.Y. – Skidmore's equestrian team continued its competition this week at the show hosted by Siena at Dutch Manor, delivering another strong performance.
In Open fences, Isa Jensen '27 earned fifth place. Carolyn Albright '27 also earned fifth place in her Open fences debut, while Ani McIntyre '27 won her Intermediate fences class. The team also saw strong performances in Limit fences, with Eleanor Peterson '27, Sarah Kate Alford '28, and Penelope York '28 all earning third in their respective classes.
The team carried its success into the flat classes, with Isa Jensen '27 winning Open flat and Alex Behmoiram '29 earning second. In her Intermediate flat debut, Carolyn Albright '27 took first, followed by Ani McIntyre '27 who also won her class and earned Ride of the Day for her high score of the day ride over fences. In Limit flat, Eleanor Peterson '27 and Sarah Kate Alford '28 both placed fourth, followed by Penelope York '28 in fifth. Stella Allen '27 also competed in Limit flat, earning fourth.
In the Novice classes, Hayden Bouza '27 took first while Soraya Singh '29 earned fourth in her IHSA debut. Alice Wrede '27 placed second in her Pre-Novice class, while Sadie Applegate '27 earned second in Introductory, rounding out another successful day for the team.
The team celebrates earning a total of 5 more blue ribbons to add to the Blue Ribbon challenge. Skidmore looks ahead to its next competition on November 14, when the team will host a home show double-header.