HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – The Alfred University dressage equestrian team finished in fifth place at the Centenary University (NJ) show to close out the 2026 section of their schedule on Saturday morning.

Ryann McElroy (Roscoe, NY/Sullivan West) had the highest finish on the day, placing second in Upper Training's Dressage Seat Equitation (DSE). She also scored a 64.80% for a fifth place finish in Upper Training's Riding Test earlier in the day. Lily Coats (New Boston, NH/Goffstown) finished third in Lower Training's DSE.

Both Grace Bellis (Shortsville, NY/Red Jacket) and Maggie Childs (Webster, NY/Webster Thomas) placed in their respective DSE rides. Bellis finished fifth in Intro and Childs took home sixth place in First Level.

The Saxons will next look towards the 2027 portion of their schedule to continue competition for the academic year.