RUSTBURG, Va. — The Washington and Lee University equestrian team earned a third-place finish at the University of Lynchburg IHSA Show on Sunday in Rustburg, Virginia.
The Generals totaled 33 points after the drop and recorded multiple top-three class finishes to close out the opening weekend of the fall season.
W&L was led by Elisabeth Marek, who won Open Flat Section A, Samantha Bourque, who claimed Intermediate Fences Section B, and Grace Steinberg, who took first in the Pre-Novice Class. The Generals also received additional scoring contributions from riders across the Intermediate and Limit classes. The host University of Lynchburg secured the team title with 43 points, followed by Hollins (40) and W&L (33).
Team Results
- 1st – University of Lynchburg (43)
- 2nd – Hollins (40)
- 3rd – Washington and Lee (33)
- 4th – James Madison University (32)
- 5th – Virginia Tech (31)
- 6th – Bridgewater College (26)
- 7th – Roanoke College (19)
- 8th – University of Virginia (18)
- 9th – Ferrum College (6)
Top W&L Individual Finishers
- Open Class
- Intermediate Class
- Samantha Bourque – 1st, Intermediate Fences Section B and 3rd, Intermediate Flat Section B
- Kaycie Miranda – 4th, Intermediate Fences Section A and 2nd, Intermediate Flat Section A
- Limit Class
- Pre-Novice Class
- Introductory Class
Up Next: Washington and Lee returns to the ring on Saturday, Oct. 11, when the Generals compete at the Hollins University IHSA Show in Hollins, Virginia. Competition begins at 10 a.m. in Kirby Arena.
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.
