LONG VALLEY, N.J. - Four members of the Drew University equestrian team competed at the IHSA Zone 3 Region 3 Championship show held at Centenary University Equestrian Center on Saturday. The top two placings in each class advance the riders to the Zone 3 Championship show, and the third and fourth place finishers advance to the Battle in the Saddle Tournament. Both competitions will take place next weekend, April 6 (BITS) and April 7 (Zone Championships) at Keystone Horse Center in Bloomsburg, Pa.

Sophomore Kaitlin Hofer competed in the Intermediate Fences Championship class aboard Reese, placing third against six other riders from Centenary, Marist, SUNY New Paltz, and William Paterson. She also competed in the Intermediate Flat Championship class riding Roxette, again earning a third place against riders from Centenary, Marist, USMA, and William Paterson. Both placings qualify her to ride in the Intermediate Fences and Intermediate Flat at the Battle in the Saddle Tournament.

Sophomore Jamie Roth put in a strong ride in the Novice Flat Championship class aboard Despacito. Competing against nine other riders from Centenary, SUNY New Paltz, Marist, Sarah Lawrence, and Stevens riders, she earned a 10th-place ribbon.

Junior Kristen Gagliano rode well in the Walk Trot Canter Championship on Petey, placing 11th. Sophomore Kayla Rockhill competed in the same class on Signature, and earned a callback to ride for the top ribbons in the class. Riding Cheeky, she earned a fourth place to qualify for the Battle in the Saddle Tournament. The class was comprised of nine other riders from Centenary, Marist, SUNY New Paltz, USMA, Sarah Lawrence, and Stevens.

Alumni rider Michelle McQueen competed in the Alumni Flat Championship class on Caela, placing third against three other alumni riders.