ECAC Announces Riders of the Week Ending October 4
DANBURY, Conn. – The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has announced the Equestrian Riders of the Week for the week ending October 4.
Dual Discipline
Fences: Daicey Richardson - Delaware State University
Freshman Daicey Richardson earned her first MOP in the Fences besting her UTM opponent, Senior Avery Pritchard by 7.5 points. This is Daicey's third MOP for the fall season earning two in the flat last weekend. She is proving herself to be a point earner in both events.
Flat: Emma Claire Johnson - Delaware State University
Freshman Emma Claire earned her career first MOP in the Flat. Besting her UTM opponent, 5th year Shelby Davis, by six points. Johnson bested her Baylor opponent Juliette Earley,by 7.5 pts. Emma Claire is showing enormouse promise early on as a point earner and huge scorer as a freshman.
Horsemanship: Ava Newsom - UT Martin
Ava Newsom had an outstanding weekend in Horsemanship, going undefeated and earning both of her points against Baylor and Delaware State. Competing in back-to-back away meets, Ava delivered two strong, consistent rides on unfamiliar horses. Her composure and adaptability throughout the weekend helped her secure two important points for the Skyhawks.
Reining: Cambrey Hedges - Delaware State University (Pictures)
Junior Cambrey Hedges had a consistent weekend of competition. Earning four scores of 72 on two different horses in two meets. These high scores earned her the MOP against UTM rider Stevie Brown, and BU rider freshman Addison Coats. Hedges score of a 72 was the highest score of the DSU vs. UTM meet and was tied for the highest score in the DSU v BU meet with fellow DSU team member, Bailey Henderson.
Single Discipline
Fences: Cassidy Exner - Dartmouth College
While on the road this weekend Cassidy Exner picked up two more fence wins to add to her undefeated record. Exner outscored her Lynchburg opponent 86-84.5 and topped her Bridgewater opponent 83-74 and was awarded the fences MOP. These outstanding rides helped the Big Green add two more wins to their undefeated record.
Flat: Camilla Jerng - Dartmouth College
Camilla turned in a repeat stellar performance this week earning another 89 on the flat, outscoring her Lynchburg opponent by 9 points. She was awarded the Flat MOP and helped Dartmouth secure a road win against Lynchburg. The Big Green then traveled to Bridgewater College where Jerng turned in another outstanding ride, winning her flat point and securing a second win for Dartmouth College.
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