IEA Team Finishes the Regular Season with 3 Individual Regional Qualifiers

The day began for Foxcroft with Captain Meredith K. ’23 and Madison B. ’24 in the irons in the JV Beginner Walk/Trot/Canter class. A class of 11 riders was split into two heats, all judged as one class. Meredith K. clinched the fourth-place finish, earning her more than enough points to qualify her individually for regionals. An unfortunate incorrect lead kept Madison B. out of the ribbons, but she finished the season with a smile and an appreciation for all she learned. 

Novice riders Claire M. ’24, AM C. ’25, and Maddie K. ’26 were up next in the order of classes. Claire and AM were calm, cool, and collected, each earning a first-place finish in one of their two classes. Claire’s win on the flat will send her to Regional Finals as an individual in February. Maddie K. is new to the IEA format but had a great experience and enjoyed her time in the saddle.

Captain Lexi H. ’23 finished the day in the Open classes. Every team had their best representing them in the flat phase, and the judge tested the ten Open riders with no stirrups in the second half of their class. Lexi and her coaches were proud of her sixth-place finish in such competitive company. 

Regional Finals will take place on February 18, 2023, at Meadowbrook Stables, where Foxcroft will compete as a team in addition to the three individuals who qualified: Anneliese C. ’26, Claire M. ’24, and Captain Meredith K. ’23.

Open Over Fences
Lexi H. ’23 - 6th place

Novice Over Fences
AM C. ’25 - 1st place
Claire M. ’24 - 4th place

Novice Flat
Claire M. ’24 - 1st place
AM C. ’25 - 5th place

Beginner WTC
Meredith K. ’23 - 4th place