Endicott Riders Enjoy Best Season Ever

April 10, 2006

Endicott Riders ended the season by winning the High Point School award at the UMass-Dartmouth show, racking up so many points they leaped from 5th place to Reserve Champion Team for the entire year. This is the best finish the team has ever achieved.

The College qualified nine riders to compete in zone finals held April 2. Endicott hosted the show at Springtide Farm. Those riding in Regional Finals were Haley Mackay, Chelsea Conant, Bethany Prussman, Karissa Bonner, AnneMarie Courcy, Elissa Paquin, Megan Piermarini, Olivia Koines, and Jennifer Roberts.

At Regionals, two riders qualified for Zone finals by coming in first in their Classes: Bethany Prussman in Walk-Trot-Canter and Jenn Roberts in Open over Fences. Zone finals were held at Mt. Holyoke College on April 8. At that show, Bethany Prussman came in third in her class while Jen received an 8th place. At Zone finals riders compete against the best rider in the Northeast.

Coach Stephanie Andreottola expressed her pride in the achievements of the team and their improvement over the year. Advisor Susan Koso noted the excellent leadership provided by team captain Bethany Prussman and the outstanding participation of team members in the various College events.

Graduating seniors, Megan Piermarini, Karissa Bonner, Emily Eurieck, Elissa Paquin, Sharalyn Prieskorn and Lauren Eldridge will be missed by everyone.

Results - Umassachusetts Dartmouth (limited to 12 riders)

Open:

Jennifer Roberts - Fences 2nd; Flat 4th
Lauren Eldridge - Fences 4th
Olivia Koines - Fences 3rd, Flat 4th

Intermediate:

Karissa Bonner - Fences 6th
Megan Piermarini - Fences 3rd; Flat 2nd
AnneMarie Courcy - Flat 1st
Elissa Paquin - Flat 3rd

Novice:

Chelsea Conant - Fences 3rd
Kerith Kellogg - Flat 1st

Advanced Walk-Trot-Canter:

Alisha Phipps - 1st

Walk-Trot:

Emily Eurieck - 5th

Results: Regional Finals

Open:

Jennifer Roberts: Fences 1st

Intermediate:
Olivia Koines - Fences 3rd
Karissa Bonner - Flat 5th
Megan Piermarini - Flat 4th

Walk-Trot-Canter:
Bethany Prussman - 1st

Results: Zone Finals:

Jennifer Roberts: Open Fences - 8th
Bethany Prussman: - Walk-Trot-Canter - 3rd