SLIPPERY ROCK, PA – The Alfred University western equestrian team claimed Reserve High Point Team on Saturday at Slippery Rock University and finished third on Sunday.
 
Samantha Smit (Columbiana, OH/Ursuline) led the way on Saturday as the High Point Rider. Brooke Boyko (Holley, NY/Holley) and Meridian Bremel (Reading, VT/Woodstock Union) both earned trips to the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Regionals. Boyko qualified in Level II Ranch Riding and Bremel will show in Rookie Horsemanship. Joslyn Dukich (Massillon, OH/Tuslaw) joins Bremel as she qualified for the IHSA Regionals also in Rookie Horsemanship with her finish on Sunday. Keira Hanschman (Chicago, IL/Cary-Grove Community) was Sunday's High Point Rider.
 
Full Results
 
SATURDAY
Open Reining
Samantha Smit - 2nd
 
Level II Ranch Riding
Brooke Boyko - 3rd
Emily Peluso - 5th
Keira Hanschman - 6th
 
Beginner Horsemanship
Hannah Barr - 1st
 
Pre Rookie Horsemanship
Michael Doner - 6th
 
Rookie Horsemanship, Section A
Joslyn Dukich - 6th
 
Open Horsemanship
Samantha Smit - 1st
 
Level I Horsemanship
Abigail Nevins - 2nd
Lauren Mandel - 4th
Aaliyah Anthony - 5th
 
Rookie Horsemanship, Section B
Erin Auclair - 1st
 
Level II Horsemanship
Keira Hanschman - 2nd
Brooke Boyko - 3rd
Emily Peluso - 6th
 
Rookie Horsemanship, Section C
Sienna Smalt - 2nd
 
High Point Team: Alfred State College
Reserve High Point Team: Alfred University
 
High Point Rider: Samantha Smit (AU)
Reserve High Point Rider: Ashley Wolfe (ASC)
 
SUNDAY
Open Reining
Samantha Smit - 1st
Brooke Boyko - 6th
 
Level II Ranch Riding
Keira Hanschman - 1st
Emily Peluso - 5th
 
Beginner Horsemanship
Hannah Barr - 5th
 
Pre Rookie Horsemanship
Michael Doner - 5th
 
Rookie Horsemanship, Section A
Joslyn Dukich - 1st
 
Open Horsemanship
Samantha Smit - 5th
 
Level I Horsemanship
Lauren Mandel - 1st
Abigail Nevins - 2nd
Aaliyah Anthony - 5th
 
Rookie Horsemanship, Section B
Sienna Smalt- 5th
 
Level II Horsemanship
Keira Hanschman - 1st
Brooke Boyko - 2nd
Emily Peluso - 5th
 
Rookie Horsemanship, Section C
Erin Auclair - 1st
 
High Point Team: West Virginia University
Reserve High Point Team: Alfred State College
 
High Point Rider: Keira Hanschman (AU)
Reserve High Point Rider: Lauren Farry (WVU)
 
Current Regional Standings
Alfred State College - 111 points
Alfred University - 108 points
West Virginia University - 106 points
Slippery Rock University - 32 points
Penn West University - California Campus - 16 points
Bethany College - 2 points
 
Current AU Area 25 Regional Qualifers:
Meridian Bremel -  Rookie Horsemanship
Joslyn Dukich - Rookie Horsemanship
Megan Wilson - Rookie Horsemanship
Keira Hanschman - Level I Horsemanship
Brooke Boyko - Level II Ranch Riding
 
The Saxons will next make another trip to Reedsville, WV for a two-day show hosted by West Virginia University. The Saxons' last visit resulted in back-to-back High Point Team honors.