Saturday, September 30^th, the Tiffin University Equestrian Team western riders competed in a double-header at Lake Erie College, hosted by Lake Erie College and Youngstown State University.  Out of eleven teams, the Tiffin University Equestrian Team finished 4^th in the morning show and 5^th in the afternoon show.

Starting bright and early in the morning show, Ashley Koszalka placed 5^th in Reining and 2^nd in Open Horsemanship.  In the Novice division, Lindsay Weiser had a solid ride and brought in a 2^nd place, Miranda Bosler finished 6^th, and Rachael Dowczek brought a blue ribbon in her class.  Intermediate II rider, Karalyn Suter, had a phenomenal ride which placed her 3^rd in her class and allowed her to point up to the Novice division and qualify for Regionals! Also competing in the Intermediate II division, Morgan Hixenbaugh placed 5^th and Kaitlyn Borer finished 4^th in their classes.  Intermediate I riders, McKenzie Sargent and Dylan Saunders, represented Tiffin University proud in their class and finished 3^rd and 5^th.  In the Beginner Horsemanship division, Alexis Reisner, Jordan Sauer, and Alexis Williams conquered their divisions with 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place ribbons!  All of these impressive rides totaled to an overall team placing 4^th for the morning show.

As the afternoon show began, the Beginner Horsemanship riders rode exceptionally well.  Alexis Reisner and Destiny Maruna both finished 5^th in their classes and Jordan Sauer had a great ride, landing her a solid 2^nd place. Intermediate I riders Dylan Saunders and McKenzie Sargent took 3^rd and 4^th in their class and McKenzie pointed-up into the Intermediate II division.  Representing Intermediate II, Madeline Powers took 5^th place, Calysta Herniter brought home a 3^rd, and Emily Boersen finished 4^th. Competing in the Novice division, Lindsay Weiser and Miranda Bosler finished 6^th in their classes and Rachael Dowczek landed a 4^th and pointed-up to the Advanced division!  Open rider Ashley Koszalka performed a excellent Reining pattern and finished 4^th and placed 3^rd in her Open Horsemanship class.  Once placings were compiled, the Tiffin University Equestrian Team finished 5^th overall.

Next Saturday and Sunday, October 7^th and 8^th, the Tiffin University Equestrian Team hunt riders will be competing at the University of Findlay.