ETNA, N.H. - The Colby-Sawyer equestrian team began the 2019-20 season with an Athletic Equestrian League (AEL) Show hosted by Dartmouth. 

The AEL is new organization started by long-time Dartmouth Coach Sally Batton. This was the first International AEL show as it included riders from the University of Oxford. To learn more about the AEL please visit > https://www.athleticequestrian.com/ 

Colby-Sawyer turned in numerous great rides to begin the year and came away with some awards. 

Kara Fortier was the Intermediate Division Champion, while Bridget Turecek was the Novice Division Champion.
 
Kara Fortier - 1st Intermediate
Bridget Turecek - 1st Novice
Ayden Braccia - 2nd  Intermediate
Sophia Sorci - 5th Intermediate
Ariel Donnelly - 4th Advanced Walk Trot Canter
Amy Stockburger - 5th Novice
Ashtin Burbank - 3rd Beginner
Margaux D'Aprile - 5th Novice
Sophia Barton - 6th Novice

The Chargers will begin their International Horse Shows Association (IHSA) schedule on Oct. 12 at the University Vermont Show held at Imajica Farm.  

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