On April 9th, 2016, the equestrian team competed at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Zone Finals. The team competed against institutions such as Duke University, Bridgewater College, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and Goucher College. Two Blazers competed for a spot at the 2016 IHSA National Championships.
The IHSA provides competition to riders of all skill levels, who can compete individually or as teams at regional, zone, and national levels.
One member of the equestrian team that wrote her name in the record books on April 9th, 2016, is Jessy Burke. Burke who is a junior at Hood, made history by being the first member of the equestrian team to make it to nationals in program history. She brought home a second place ribbon in the intermediate over fences class, which sealed her spot in the IHSA National Championships in Lexington, Kentucky.
Another member of the equestrian team competed at zones. Senior Leah Hull, competed in her respective events which were walk trot. She finished off zones with a fifth place ribbon. Hull had an outstanding senior year, by placing first or second at every show that the equestrian team competed at.
The 2016 IHSA National Championships will take place on May 5th to May 8th, we look forward to having the first Blazer compete in a few weeks.
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