Equestrian team competes at UVM
Courtney Shannon/Spartan Contributor
Castleton’s Equestrian Team recently traveled to UVM for the first Intercollegiate Horse Show Association's approved Zone 1 horse show of the season where riders compete at all levels.
Team members draw horses provided by the host school. Members say it’s challenging because they ride horses they don’t know. Castleton had 12 riders compete and all placed. Pictured is Coral Torelli, during a recent show at Middlebury college.
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