BLACKSBURG, Va. — The Washington and Lee University equestrian team closed its fall slate with a standout showing at the Virginia Tech Turkey Trot IHSA on Saturday, tying for first place with Virginia Tech and James Madison University. The Generals totaled 35 points after the drop and recorded multiple class wins and top-three finishes across all levels.

W&L was led by Elisabeth Marek, who captured the Open Fences Section A title to open the day, and Kate Martin, who won the Introductory Class to close out the show. Grace Steinberg added a runner-up ride in Pre-Novice, while Samantha Bourque, Ryon Sinclair, and Ella Hudson also turned in top-three performances to help the Generals match their highest team score of the fall.

Up Next: W&L returns to Virginia Tech tomorrow, Sunday, November 9. 

Team Results

• T-1st – Washington and Lee (35)
• T-1st – Virginia Tech (35)
• T-1st – James Madison University (35)
• 4th – University of Lynchburg (31)
• T-5th – Hollins University (17)
• T-5th – University of Virginia (17)
• 7th – Bridgewater College (16)
• 8th – Roanoke College (13)
• 9th – Ferrum College (5)

Top W&L Individual Finishers

• Open Class
  • Elisabeth Marek – 1st, Open Fences Section A
• Intermediate Class
  • Samantha Bourque – 3rd, Intermediate Fences Section B and 2nd, Intermediate Flat Section A
  • Lydia Bowersox – 5th, Intermediate Flat Section B
• Limit Class
  • Ryon Sinclair – 5th, Limit Fences Section A and 2nd, Limit Flat Section A
  • Ella Hudson – 4th, Limit Flat Section B
  • Eva Lunn – 4th, Limit Flat Section C
• Pre-Novice Class
  • Grace Steinberg – 2nd, Pre-Novice
• Introductory Class
  • Kate Martin – 1st, Introductory

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.