BLACKSBURG, Va. — Ryon Sinclair qualified for the IHSA Regional Championships in Limit Fences, while Olivia Hickman earned a blue ribbon in her collegiate debut as the Washington and Lee University equestrian team concluded the Virginia Tech IHSA Double-Header with a fifth-place finish on Sunday.
Sinclair accumulated enough points in Limit Fences to qualify for regionals and move up to Intermediate Fences. Hickman highlighted her first collegiate competition with a first-place finish in Limit Fences Section C, while Kate Hammer and Ella Hudson added blue ribbons in Limit Flat to give the Generals three individual class victories.
Washington and Lee totaled 24 team points in the 10-team field. Host Virginia Tech claimed the team title with 37 points, followed by Lynchburg (36), James Madison (30) and Hollins (26).
The Generals finished the two-day competition with 52 combined team points after placing fourth with 28 points on Saturday. W&L has accumulated 103 points through its first four IHSA shows of the 2026-27 season.
W&L will stay home the next two contest dates. The Generals return to IHSA competition on Saturday, Oct. 17, when they host the Blue and White IHSA at Mane Gait Equestrian Center in Natural Bridge, Va. Competition is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Washington and Lee will then compete in the ODAC Traditional Championships on Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. in at the Lexington Horse Center.
RIDE NOTES
- Ryon Sinclair qualified for the IHSA Regional Championships in Limit Fences after accumulating enough points to advance to Intermediate Fences. Sinclair placed fourth in Limit Fences and sixth in Intermediate Flat.
- Olivia Hickman made her collegiate debut with a first-place finish in Limit Fences Section C, earning her first career blue ribbon.
- Kate Hammer claimed a blue ribbon in Limit Flat Section C, contributing seven points toward W&L's team score. Hammer also competed in Intermediate Fences.
- Ella Hudson earned a blue ribbon in Limit Flat Section A and added a third-place finish in Intermediate Fences, contributing four points toward the Generals' team score.
- Kaycie Miranda placed fourth in Intermediate Flat, contributing three team points.
- Sierra Johnson finished fourth in Open Flat and fifth in Open Fences.
- Iona Campbell placed fifth in Introductory.
- Brooke Capuzzi represented the Generals in Novice.
POINT RIDERS
TEAM SCORING
| Place |
Team |
Show Points |
Season Points |
| 1 |
Virginia Tech |
37 |
151 |
| 2 |
Lynchburg |
36 |
140 |
| 3 |
James Madison |
30 |
106 |
| 4 |
Hollins |
26 |
116 |
| 5 |
Washington and Lee |
24 |
103 |
| 6 |
Bridgewater |
13 |
49 |
| 7 |
Ferrum |
12 |
30 |
| 8 |
Radford |
10 |
24 |
| 9 |
Virginia |
8 |
61 |
| 10 |
Roanoke |
0 |
18 |
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.
