RUSTBURG, Va. – The Washington and Lee University riding team kicked off competition at the University of Lynchburg Fall IHSA Doubleheader on October 5.
Riders competed in a range of equitation classes and secured several top finishes throughout the event. The Generals recorded 18 team points in the season-opener and registered 11 ribbon-finishers.
Allison Hines claimed first for the Open Flat class and was the top performer with another ribbon, third place, in the Open Fences class. Hines rode Van Gough and Ziggy in the respective events to lead W&L in scoring.
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
TEAM RESULTS
- Lynchburg – 47
- Hollins – 42
- Virginia Tech – 31
- University of Virginia – 29
- James Madison University – 23
- Washington and Lee University – 18
- Roanoke College – 16
- Bridgewater College – 10
- Ferrum College – 8
UP NEXT
The Generals will return to the arena tomorrow, October 6, for the second day of competition of the doubleheader.
Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.
