More than 80 riders from 13 schools and riding clubs will compete Sunday when Foxcroft hosts the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Zone 3, Region 2 Finals Horse Show. Hunt seat competition among individuals and teams that have qualified in 26 different classes is scheduled to begin at 10:30am at MConnell Stables.

Among the teams scheduled to compete are Garrison Forest School, Madeira School, Foxcroft -- which has qualified its team plus eight individuals -- and Briar Woods, the first public high school equestrian team in northern Virginia.  According to Foxcroft Riding Director Kate Worsham, all told, 87 riders will take 115 rides in the largest interscholastic meet to be held at Foxcroft in recent memory, perhaps ever.

The public is invited to come watch the competition. Admission is free and a refreshment atand, run by Foxcroft's Athletic Association, will have a variety of breakfast, lunch and snack foods and drinks for sale.