HOLLINS, Va. — The Washington and Lee University equestrian team placed third on Sunday at the Hollins IHSA show, totaling 25 points after the drop to secure another top-three finish.

With the result, the Generals remain third in the regional standings, sitting 10 points ahead of Hollins and 10 points behind Virginia Tech with one show remaining in the regular season.

W&L was highlighted by continued dominance in the Introductory class, as Kate Martin won the section and Henry McClure followed with a runner-up finish. Samantha Bourque secured a third-place ride in Intermediate Flat to officially qualify for Regionals in the class, while Lydia Bowersox added a second-place finish in the same section. The Generals also received strong rides from Ryon Sinclair, who finished second in Limit Fences, and Brooke Capuzzi, who placed second in Pre-Novice.

Up Next: Washington and Lee returns to competition on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Virginia Tech Winter Blues IHSA Show in Blacksburg, Virginia. Competition begins at 10 a.m. at the Smithfield Horse Center.

Team Results

• 1st – University of Lynchburg (44)
• 2nd – James Madison University (33)
• 3rd – Washington and Lee (25)
• 4th – Virginia Tech (24)
• 5th – Hollins (18)
• 6th – Bridgewater College (16)
• 7th – University of Virginia (12)
• 8th – Ferrum College (5)
• 9th – Roanoke College (0)

Top W&L Individual Finishers

Open Class

• Elisabeth Marek – 2nd, Open Flat and 4th, Open Fences

Intermediate Class

• Samantha Bourque – 1st, Intermediate Flat and 2nd, Intermediate Fences
• Lydia Bowersox – 6th, Intermediate Fences

Limit Class

• Ella Hudson – 2nd, Limit Flat Section A
• Eva Lunn – 2nd, Limit Flat Section B
• Ryon Sinclair – 2nd, Limit Fences Section C
• Ivy Gore – 5th, Limit Fences Section B

Pre-Novice Class

• Tytus Boston – 1st, Pre-Novice

Introductory Class

• Kate Martin – 1st, Introductory
• Henry McClure – 2nd, Introductory

Regional Qualifiers to Date

• Open Flat – Elisabeth Marek
• Intermediate Flat – Samantha Bourque
• Limit Fences – Lydia Bowersox
• Novice – Irene Tsengas

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.