Equestrian Walks Away with Blue Ribbon

Bellport, N.Y. – The St. Joseph's College women's equestrian team placed first overall at the Hofstra University Invitational at Country Farms. The Eagles won with a total score of 36 edging out second place Stony Brook University, who scored 24. St. Joseph's currently sits six points out of first place overall in the regional standings.

Senior Cassie Scofield (Stony Brook, N.Y. / Ward Melville) was named High Point Rider of the Day. Senior Michelle Nevola (Copiague, N.Y. / Copiague) classed up to Walk/Trot/Canter for the next show.

The following had notable performances:
Taylor Anderson: Open Flat- 2nd, Intermediate Fences- 1st
Alyssa Hauser: Walk/Trot/Canter- 3rd
Brittany Hoffman: Novice Flat- 3rd
Kristina Koehler: Novice Flat- 1st, Novice Fences- 2nd
Taylor Little: Open Flat- 4th, Intermediate Fences- Reserve
Juliann LoVerde: Novice Flat- 6th, Novice Fences- 4th
Melissa Mausser: Novice Flat- 1st, Novice Fences- 4th
Michelle Nevola: Walk/Trot- 1st
Maclain Palumbo: Walk/Trot/Canter- 5th
Stephanie Rekowicz: Intermediate Flat- 6th
Cassie Scofield: Open Flat- 1st, Intermediate Fences- 1st
Kevin Shaw: Walk/Trot/Canter- 1st
Nicole Speizio: Walk/Trot/Canter- 1st