ROANOKE, Va. — The Washington and Lee University equestrian team turned in a consistent performance at the Hollins University IHSA Show on Saturday, Oct. 10, tying for fourth place with 31 points after the dropped scores.

The Generals collected four runner-up rides and 10 total top-three finishes across eight classes in the field of nine teams. 

The University of Lynchburg captured the team title with 45 points, followed by Hollins (37) and Virginia Tech (33). W&L matched James Madison University for fourth place, led by a balanced effort from its Open, Intermediate, and Limit class riders who helped the Generals maintain a top-half team finish for the third consecutive event.

Team Results

• 1st – University of Lynchburg (45)
• 2nd – Hollins (37)
• 3rd – Virginia Tech (33)
• T-4th – Washington and Lee (31)
• T-4th – James Madison University (31)
• 6th – Bridgewater College (23)
• 7th – University of Virginia (20)
• 8th – Roanoke College (10)
• 9th – Ferrum College (1)

Top W&L Individual Finishers

• Open Class
  • Elisabeth Marek – 2nd, Open Flat Section B and 3rd, Open Fences Section B
• Intermediate Class
  • Samantha Borurque – 2nd, Intermediate Fences Section A and 2nd, Intermediate Flat Section A
  • Jade Condrell – 6th, Intermediate Fences Section B
  • Kaycie Miranda – 3rd, Intermediate Flat Section B
• Limit Class
  • Ryon Sinclair – 4th, Limit Fences Section A and 2nd, Limit Flat Section A
  • Ivy Gore – 3rd, Limit Fences Section B
  • Eva Lunn – 3rd, Limit Flat Section B
  • Ella Hudson – 4th, Limit Flat Section C
• Novice Class
  • Irene Tsengas – 3rd, Novice Flat Section A
• Pre-Novice Class
  • Grace Steinburg – 3rd, Pre-Novice
• Introductory Class
  • Henry McClure – 5th, Introductory
        

Up Next: Washington and Lee returns to the ring on Sunday, Oct. 19, when the Generals co-host the Washington and Lee University/Roanoke College IHSA Show at Ardmore Equestrian Center in Fincastle, Virginia. Competition begins at 10 a.m.  
 

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.