2011 ZONE 5 ZONES RESULTS

Previously a member of Zone 4, Virginia Intermont College won their first-ever appearance at a Zone 5 Zones show. Though the final score indicated a tie with Savannah College of Art & Design VI was the winner based on the IHSA's third tiebreaker which is points over fences. SCAD's second allowed the Bees to advance a full hunter seat team to IHSA Nationals for the first time in program history.

"It was amazing first of all to just make it there, but I know we worked hard to get there and deserved it," says SCAD Coach Ashley Kelly. "I was trying to not keep point to point results during the show so that I could just focus on the team's riding but I knew we were doing well, (I) just didn't realize until after the last class that we were tied with VI! I thought we were going to ride well but to tie with VI was an accomplishment in itself, much less that we are going to NATIONALS! The team is extactic, we know where we need to improve and are going to be working very hard."

Zone 5, Region 3 faired the best individually, with six riders advancing to Nationals. McKenzie Armour of the College of Charleston was a winner in individual intermediate flat and second in novice fences. Thanks to Armour Region 3 has seven individual rides at 2011 Nationals. Region 4 was nearly as good, with five rides clinched at the National show.

"I was impressed with the riding. Zone 5 has some awesome riding," says Virginia Intermont Head Coach Eddie Federwisch. "The term 'southern hospitality' was taken to a new standard. (University of the South Head Coach) Megan Taylor was unbelievable in terms of organization and going the extra mile for all the riders and teams. It was also the first time I have ever been involved in a Zones with four teams and that extra white ribbon adds another dimension to the competition. Those four points between a first and a fourth is a large gap. We at VI feel very blessed to heading back to Nationals for a 12th time in a row."

The Class-by-Class results of 2011 Zone 5 Zones, held in Sewanee, Tennessee on April 2nd, 2011, listed in the order in which they were held. The top two riders in each individual class and the top two hunter seat teams in the team competition advanced to IHSA Nationals May 5th through 8th in Lexington, Kentucky:

Individual Open Equitation Over Fences: 1. Kelse Bonham, Savannah College of Art & Design. 2. Lindsay Maxwell, University of the South. 3. Katie Taylor, University of Central Florida. 4. Megan Erikson, Berry College. 5. Melina Laroussi, University of South Carolina. 6. Julianne Kime, High Point University. 7. Ashley Miller, Virginia Intermont College.

Team Open Equitation Over Fences: 1. Kelse Bonham, Savannah College of Art & Design. 2. Lindsay Maxwell, University of the South. 3. Ashley Miller, Virginia Intermont College. 4. Megan Erikson, Berry College.

Individual Intermediate Equitation Over Fences: 1. Julie Roberts, University of Florida. 2. Alicia Shankle, Virginia Tech. 3. Paul Frederick, Savannah College of Art & Design. 4. Annelise Wilhite, University of South Carolina. 5. Morgan Oliver, Appalachian State, University. 6. Bridget Connor, University of Georgia. 7. Audra Kick, Murray State University.

Team Intermediate Equitation Over Fences: 1. Amanda Shamer, Virginia Intermont College. 2. Lillibet Motion, University of the South. 3. Hayley Bolton, Savannah College of Art & Design. 4. Danielle Church, Berry College.

Alumni Equitation Over Fences: 1. Kristen Walters, Mississippi State University. 2. Samantha Gunnison, University of Georgia. 3. Julie Pate, Maryville College.

Individual Novice Equitation Over Fences: 1. Andrea MacQueen, Virginia Intermont College. 2. McKenzie Armour, College of Charleston. 3. Audrey Cooney, University of the South. 4. Anna Norwood, Virginia Tech. 5. Taylor Brown, Savannah College of Art & Design. 6. Elizabeth Leduc, Berry College. 7. Megan Hephner, Middle Tennessee State University. 8. Caroline Anderson, Berry College.

Team Novice Equitation Over Fences: 1. Sarah Horton, University of the South. 2. Lauren Wills, Virginia Intermont College. 3. Madison Haradon, Savannah College of Art & Design. 4. Kristin Brennan, Berry College.

Alumni Equitation On The Flat: 1. Sammantha Gunnison, University of Georgia. 2. Marianne England, Midway College. 3. Julie Pate, Maryville College.

Team Open Equitation On The Flat: 1. Ashley Miller, Virginia Intermont College. 2. Paul Frederick, Savannah College of Art & Design. 3. Sarah Lawrence, Berry College. 4. Kaylee Beauchamp, University of the South.

Individual Novice Equitation On The Flat: 1. Claire Mawdsley, Virginia Intermont College. 2. Felicia Matsinger, Virginia Intermont College. 3. Julie Roberts, University of Florida. 4. Laura Tyler, University of Georgia. 5. Linnea Carver, University of the South. 6. Victoria Schandel, University of Central Florida. 7. Audrey Cooney, University of the South. 8. Shelby Rogers, University of South Carolina.

Team Walk-Trot Equitation On The Flat: 1. Polly Baumgartner, Savannah College of Art & Design. 2. Taylor Scott, Virginia Intermont College. 3. Katie Knight, Berry College. 4. Lexie Wilder, University of the South.

Individual Intermediate Equitation On The Flat: 1. McKenzie Armour, College of Charleston. 2. Elizabeth Leduc, Berry College. 3. Melanie Hembree, Clemson University. 4. Mary Ashley Marable, Virginia Intermont College. 5. Thor Hess, Middle Tennessee State University. 6. Sonja Murillo, University of Central Florida. 7. Sara Hope de Mayo, University of the South. 8. Bailey Cone, Virginia Intermont College.

Team Walk-Trot-Canter Equitation On The Flat: 1. Kaelee Thompson, Savannah College of Art & Design. 2. Gracie Becker, University of the South. 3. Caroline Tatum, Berry College. 4. Megan Kelty, Virginia Intermont College.

Individual Open Equitation On The Flat: 1. Katie Taylor, University of Central Florida. 2. Paige Messick, Virginia Tech. 3. Lindsay Maxwell, University of the South. 4. Crystal Threlfall, College of Charleston. 5. Cristi Caruso, Murray State University. 6. Bridget Conner, University of Georgia. 7. Meghan Caraway, Elon University. 8. Sarah Cobb, University of South Carolina.

Team Novice Equitation On The Flat: 1. Ashley Ramey, Virginia Intermont College. 2. Madison Haradon, Savannah College of Art & Design. 3. Sarah Horton, University of the South. 4. Caroline Anderson, Berry College.

Individual Walk-Trot Equitation On The Flat: 1. Sharon Percival, College of Charleston. 2. Amy Cherry, Berry College. 3. Rebekah Kaczmarek, Virginia Intermont College. 4. Kristen Ridge, Savannah College of Art & Design. 5. Carisa Norman, Middle Tennessee State University. 6. Katy Haupt, Virginia Intermont College. 7. Julie Carli, Vanderbilt University. 8. Jessica Bee, North Georgia College and State University.

Team Intermediate Equitation On The Flat: 1. Allan Palmer, University of the South. 2. Andrea MacQueen, Virginia Intermont College. 3. Erin Hickey, Savannah College of Art & Design. 4. Savannah Bleakley, Berry College.

Individual Walk-Trot-Canter Equitation On The Flat: 1. Kenzie Russell, College of Charleston. 2. Ellison Poston, Lander University. 3. Hannah Phillips, Murray State University. 4. Jessie Hayes, Averett University. 5. Jessica Latham, College of Charleston. 6. Jessica Nguyen, Berry College. 7. Alicia Norton, Elon University. 8. Stephanie Anderson, Vanderbilt University.

Final Hunter Seat Team Totals, with the top two teams advancing to IHSA Nationals: Virginia Intermont College (2011 Zone Champion; Won third Tiebreaker which is points over fences) 43; Savannah College of Art & Design (Reserve) 43; University of the South 39 and Berry College 27.

(Special thanks to Megan Taylor and Marianne England for their help in gathering these results - Editor)