Western Team Takes 3rd at Nationals

The University of Findlay western equestrian team finished third at the 2016 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championship, which concluded on May 8 in Lexington, Ky.

The Oilers scored 16 points at the event and finished in a tie for third with Black Hawk College. St. Andrews University and Berry College tied for the top finish with 19 points apiece.

Kayla Magrum finished third in the AQHA high point rider standings for the Oilers as well.

For a complete list of the riders who competed in the team competition, look below:

Team

Beginner Western Horsemanship

Megan Dulle, 3^rd

Intermediate Western Horsemanship

Erica Frantz, 7^th

Novice Western Horsemanship

Emma Willeke, 1^st

Advanced Western Horsemanship

Sarah Shedd, 8^th

Open Western Horsemanship

Marissa Phillips, 5^th

Open Reining

Elizabeth Hayes, 4^th

For a complete list of riders who competed for UF as individuals, please look below:

Individual

Intermediate Western Horsemanship

Casey Bates, 9^th

Novice Western Horsemanship

Julia Roshelli, 3^rd

Advanced Western Horsemanship

Lauren Martin, 7^th

Open Western Horsemanship

Hanna Hedderick, 1^st
Holly Phillips, 3^rd

Open Reining

Kayla Magrum, 6^th