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11/10/2010 We would like to welcome Vermont Technical College as our newest home page advertiser. They have an excellent school with
great equine programs and teach all disciplines. Visit their website to learn more.
9/8/2010 The College of Central Florida joined the IDA in the 2009/2010 school year and competed in 3 shows. Our team members were Jenna Detandt
(captain), Elliott Blackmon, Caroline Kooy, Megan Banke and Sally McCord. We are looking forward to the 2010/2011 competition year and plan to host an
IDA show on November 21, 2010 at Rebel Ridge Farm in Anthony, FL.
8/24/2010 Mike and Bridget,
Just wanted you to know that St. Andrews got Jake. I drove down to Green Cove Springs and met Brittany and her mom and watched Jake work. He
came up to St. Andrews two weeks ago for a trial period and he has been wonderful! We are thrilled to have him in our dressage program and Brittany
and her mom seem very happy with his new home.
Thank you so much for letting us know about him and for providing this service for owners and for colleges!
Sincerely,
Peggy
Peggy McElveen
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Equestrian Director
4/27/2010
Intermont Wins Third National Dressage Championship
April 24-25, 2010, Laurinburg, North Carolina
Virginia Intermont’s dressage team took top honors at the Ninth Annual Intercollegiate Dressage Association National Team Championship with an overall
team score of 37 points.
Intermont’s 4 person team scored three second place ribbons and one 9th to clinch the team championship over 11 other teams from colleges throughout
the US.. IDA competitions field 4 member teams to ride in First Level, Upper Training, Lower Training and Introductory following tests created by the US
Equestrian Federation.
Intermont’s Elizabeth Mirson started off the competition on a positive note scoring a combined percentage to 66.14% in First Level. She was followed by
Gigi Good in Upper Training who won Intermont’s second reserve ribbon with a combined score of 69%. Intermont scored a third second place in a row
when Claire Almon finished her Lower Training test with a combined score of 68.48%. The last Cobra in the ring was Chelsea Dressler who finished in 9th
place with 62.75.
Following the IDA format, the rankings were converted to placement points with 1st garnering 13 points, 2nd 11 points and 10-1 point for each ranking 3rd
through 12th place. When the placement points were totaled Intermont was declared the clear winner with 37 points. There was an unprecedented three
way tie for second place with the tie breaker, averaging the overall team percentages, placing the University of Florida in second, Virginia Tech in third and
University of Findlay in fourth.
Intermont’s dressage team has the rare distinction of winning their IDA region every year since the association began in 2001. This is the college’s 9th trip
to the National Championship and their 3 win, tying them with dressage power house Mount Holyoke who won their 3rd national title in 2008.
This win marks Intermont’s 14th national riding title since 2000, which includes 3 national hunter seat team championships at the Intercollegiate Horse
Show Associations Nationals, 3 dressage national team championships with the Intercollegiate Dressage Association, 1 with the Affiliated National Riding
Commission and 10 with the Tournament of Champions.
The competition to determine the national championship team was conducted on Saturday, April 24, followed by Individual Championships in First, Upper
Training, Lower Training and Introductory Levels. Intermont riders followed their team win with a 3rd in First Level won by Eliz Mirson, 12th for Gigi Good in
Upper Training, Clair Almon 1st in Lower Training and Averi Frederiksen in Introductory placed first with 69.25
Intermont is one of a handful of colleges offering a 4 year bachelor’s degree in equine studies with an enrollment of 77 students majoring or minoring in
equine studies.
The Intercollegiate Dressage Association was founded in 2001 with Virginia Intermont playing a key roll in its formation. The IDA has 56 member colleges
and more than 600 student riders from universities and college throughout the US and Canada. This years National Championship was hosted by St.
Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, NC.
Team Results
First Level
1. Erin Bullard, VA Tech, Benji, 66.29
2. Elizabeth Mirson, VA Intermont, Benji, 66.14
3. Jessica Forend, Johnson & Wakes, Tate, 66
4. Merideth Baker, Mt. Holyoke, Abraxis, 64.71
5. Nichole Gardner, Delaware Valley, Abraxis, 64.14
6. Lindsey Carmack, Findlay, Leggs, 60.71
7. Mary Evert, Otterbein, Tate, 59.57
8. Brittany White, Albion, Abraxis, 59.43
9. Leah Guidry, Florida, Benji, 59.14
10. Adrienne Klamt, Cal. Poly. Leggs, 58.86
11. Adriana Lafave, New Hampshire, Leggs, 55.14
12. Alex Adrian, Michigan State, Tate, 50.86
Upper Training
1. Dylan Handy, University of Findlay – 70.4 (reserve High point)
2. Gigi Good, Virginia Intermont – 69.0
3. Caroline Johansen, University of Florida – 68.8
4. Heather Ryan, Johnson and Wales – 67.2
5. Anna Graves, Virginia Tech – 67.0
6. Nick Bleiler, Delaware Valley – 66.2
7. Kaitlin Young, Michigan State University – 63.8
8. Allison Robins, Albion – 63.2 tb winner
9. Kaitlin Spak, Cal Poly – 63.2
10. Shoshana Lucich, Mount Holyoke – 61.0
11. Emma Heald, Otterbein – 59.4
12. Casey Hoatson, University of New Hampshire - 59.2
Lower Training
1. Patty Muench, University of New Hampshire – 69.78
2. Claire Almon, Virginia Intermont – 68.48
3. Kim Van Der Weigle, University of Florida – 68.04
4. Julie McNeils, Johnson and Wales – 66.09 tb winner
5. Macy Drinkhause, Otterbein – 66.09
6. Rachel Knopf, California Polytechnic-65.65
7. Mignon Johnston, Mt. Holyoke – 65.43
8. Mary Applegate, Albion - 64.35
9. Christy Jones, Virginia Tech – 63.48
10. Chelsea Killinger, Delaware Valley – 63.04
11. Kaitlin Allen, University of Findlay – 60.43
12. Jayne Bailey, Michigan State University – 58.48
Intro
1. Amanda Ross, Mt. Holyoke-71.5 (high point rider)
2. Daine Susdorf, University of Findlay – 67.25
3. Kelly London,Cal Polytechnic -66.25
4. Ariel Smith, University of Florida – 65.5
5. Carra Barskey, Virginia Tech - 64.25
6. Sarah Pizzie, Delaware Valley- 64.0
7. Lauren Sweezy, Otterbein – 63.5
8. Allison McGee, University of New Hampshire – 63.00
9. Chelsea Dressler, Virginia Intermont – 62.75
10. Megan Sharalier, Michigan State – 61.5
11. Allyson Olson, Albion – 58.5
12. Jennifer Durden, Johnson and Wales – 57.0
Teams
1. Virginia Intermont - 37
2. University of Florida – 33 * tb winner 65.37%
3. Virginia Tech. – 33 – * tb 65.26%
4. University of Findlay – 33 – 64.70%
1. Mt. Holyoke - 31
2. Johnson and Wales - 29
3. Delaware Valley - 25
4. California Polytechnic - 24
5. Otterbein - 22
6. University of New Hampshire - 21
7. Albion- 17
8. Michigan State University - 11
Individual Results
First Level
1. Jessica Forend, Johnson and Wales - 66.71
2. Lindsey Carmack, University of Findlay – 65.66
3. Elizabeth Mirson, Virginia Intermont – 65.26
4. Mary Evert, Otterbein – 65.13
5. Greta Friesan, St. Andrews - 64.87
6. Johanna McKeen, University of Guelph - 64.61
7. Nichole Garder, Delaware Valley – 64.34
8. Alavia Rizzi, University of Florida - 62.89
9. Choloe Cosonove, Johnson and Wales – 62.63
10. Caroline Fowler, Oberlin - 61.97
11. Meredith Baker, Mt. Holyoke -57.89
12. Katrina Faris, California Polytechnic – 57.76
Upper Training
1. Kaitlin Young, Michigan State – 72.60
2. Dylan Handy, University of Findlay - 72
3. Laura Thompson, Averett – 69.2
4. Nick Blieler, Delaware Valley - 68
5. Sarah Singleton, Central Michigan - 67
6. Casey Hoatson, University of New Hampshire – 66.6
7. Kayla Burroughs, Johnson and Wales - 65.4
8. Taylor Ruth, University of Florida – 63.4
9. Shoshana Lucich, Mt. Holyoke – 62.8
10. Emma Heald, Otterbein – 61.20
11. Brianna Husby, California Polytechnic – 60.60
12. Gigi Good, Virginia Intermont - 60.60
Lower Training
1. Claire Almon, Virginia Intermont – 70.36
2. Patty Muench, University of New Hampshire – 69.11
3. Abby Zezeski, Virginia Tech – 68.21
4. Mary Applegate, Albion College – 66.43
5. Kim van Der Weijde, University of Florida – 66.25
6. Julie McNellis, Johnson and Wales – 66.07
7. Chelsea Killiner, Delaware Valley – 65.18
8. Brianna Stonick, University of Massachusetts – 64.64
9. Kaitlin Allen, University of Findlay – 63.04
10. Sarah Roney, University of Guelph – 60.36
11. Colleen Grant, Otterbein – 59.29
12. Lauren Quincy, California Polytechnic - 59.11
Intro
1. Averi Frederiksen, Virginia Intermont – 69.25
2. Lauren Sweezey, Otterbein College – 67.75
3. Jennifer Durden, Johnson and Wales – 64.25
4. Katie Lopresti, Averett University – 64.0
5. Allison McGee, University of New Hampshire – 63.75 – tb win
6. Sarah Pizzie, Delaware Valley- 63.75
7. Amanda Ross, Mt. Holyoke- 62.5
8. Megan Marcinkewicz, Lake Erie College – 62.0
9. Rachel Yeo, Michigan State – 59.5
10. Emily Shannon, University of Florida – 58.25
11. Diane Susdorf, University of Findlay- 57.5
12. Michelle Berry, Stanford University- 56.75
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