High Point University Equestrian Team Takes Virginia Tech

High Points Riding Team loaded the bus over the weekend and drove 2.5 hours to Virginia Tech to show Saturday, February 18th. Virginia Techs horse show would decide who would qualify to get to regionals. Where 13 High Point riders would get in the ring with a total of 16 rides. There were several people on the team who were depending on this show to take them to regionals.

The point system is very simple to understand, it goes by the place you get. 1st place gets 7 points, 2nd gets 6 points, 3rd gets 5 points and so and so forth. In order to qualify a rider needs 28 points for open and flat.

One of High Points talented open flat and jumping riders, Morgan Moog needed just one point to qualify for regionals in jumping at the show. Although Morgan is currently studying abroad in Germany she has been flying back to complete her show season to go to regionals. Regionals will be held on March 17th at Averett University where several High Point riders like Madison Johnson, Jessica Smith, Morgan Moog, Gabi Berger and more will travel to.

Over the weekend High Point came in 6th place out of 11 teams. At the end of this season, High Point came in 4th place out of 12 teams.

We look forward to seeing how High Points Team performs at regionals in the upcoming weeks.



Kim Kaadi