LEXINGTON, Va. — Three Washington and Lee University equestrian riders earned All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) honors as the Generals finished third at the 2026 ODAC Equestrian Championship on Friday at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sophomores
Ella Hudson,
Ryon Sinclair and
Kaycie Miranda earned all-conference recognition after finishing among the top eight riders based on their combined averages across two Equitation Over Fences rounds. Hudson led the trio with a third-place finish (80.250), followed by Sinclair in sixth (77.500) and Miranda in eighth (74.000).
Washington and Lee highlighted its championship performance by winning the second fences class with a 253.000 team score, the highest single-round fences total of the competition. The Generals entered the final Equitation on the Flat class tied with Bridgewater for first place with 11 points before finishing third overall with 14 points, behind champion Lynchburg (17) and runner-up Bridgewater (16).
Final results from all three classes can be found, on the
ODAC's results and scoring sheet.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Generals opened the championship with a third-place finish in the first Equitation Over Fences class, earning four team points with a 210.500 score. Hudson led W&L with a 74.500 average, followed by Sinclair (71.000) and Miranda (65.000).
- Washington and Lee surged to the top of the standings in the second fences round, posting a championship-best 253.000 team score to earn seven points. Hudson led the way with an 86.000 average, while Sinclair (84.000) and Miranda (83.000) rounded out the scoring performances.
- The second-round victory brought W&L's total to 11 points, tying Bridgewater for first place entering the final class. Lynchburg sat one point behind with 10.
- In Equitation on the Flat, sophomore Samantha Bourque recorded an 80.000 average, while Miranda added a 76.500. The Generals finished fourth in the class with a 156.500 score, collecting three additional team points.
- Lynchburg won the flat competition to secure its fifth consecutive traditional championship and eighth straight ODAC equestrian title across the traditional and single-discipline formats.
CHAMPIONSHIP NOTES
- Washington and Lee placed three riders on the eight-member All-ODAC team, tied for the most selections among participating institutions.
- Hudson earned her first All-ODAC recognition with a third-place finish, while Sinclair collected his first all-conference honor.
- Miranda earned her second consecutive All-ODAC selection after being named the 2025 ODAC Rookie of the Year.
- The Generals improved their second-round fences score by 42.500 points from the opening round.
- Lynchburg's Kate Zoidis earned ODAC Rider of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors with an 83.750 combined fences average.
W&L INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
*All-ODAC selection. Overall placements are determined by the combined average of the two Equitation Over Fences rounds. Flat scores do not factor into individual All-ODAC standings.
TEAM RESULTS
| Place |
Team |
Points |
| 1st |
Lynchburg |
17 |
| 2nd |
Bridgewater |
16 |
| 3rd |
Washington and Lee |
14 |
| 4th |
Sweet Briar |
10 |
UP NEXT
The Generals return to November 8 at the University of Lynchburg in IHSA competition.
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.
