Guilderland, NY: The SUNY Cobleskill hunt seat equestrian team closed out the regular season in style at the Dutch Manor/Siena Show, tying Skidmore College for the High Point Team award with a commanding 40-point performance. Five Cobleskill riders delivered blue-ribbon rides, capping off a successful campaign that secured the Reserve Championship for Region 3 Zone 2 for the third consecutive season.

The Fighting Tigers entered the show holding the Reserve Champion position, narrowly leading Colgate by four points. By the end of the day, they had extended that lead to 14, further cementing their place as one of the region's top programs heading into the postseason.

Five riders stood atop the podium in their respective classes:
·       Casey Van Nostrand (Guilderland, NY)
·       Erin Hayes (Holland, NY/St. Mary's)
·       Sophia Scala-Palladino (Pine Bush, NY)
·       Samantha Williams (Owego, NY/Chenango Forks)
·       Leta Bernhardt (Williamson, NY)

In addition to the team accolades, seven Cobleskill riders punched their tickets to the Region 3 Zone 2 Finals, set for March 29 at Skidmore College:
·       Casey Van Nostrand
·       Sophia Scala-Palladino
·       Erin Hayes
·       Amber Reilly (Morris, NY)
·       Sage Badman (Fabius, NY/Fabius-Pompey)
·       Mackenzie Caldwell (Baldwinsville, NY/Charles W. Baker)
·       Ava Eddy (Salt Point, NY/Franklin D. Roosevelt)

Cobleskill's balanced attack in the arena was evident across the divisions, as multiple riders earned top finishes:
·       Casey Van Nostrand – 5th Over Fences, 1st Flat
·       Erin Hayes – 1st Flat
·       Sophia Scala-Palladino – 1st Over Fences
·       Amber Reilly – 3rd Over Fences
·       Oksana Wynnik (Champlain, NY/Northeastern Clinton) – 5th Over Fences
·       Sage Badman – 2nd Over Fences, 4th Flat
·       Samantha Williams – 1st Flat
·       Mackenzie Caldwell – 2nd Flat
·       Serena Rathke (Alstead, NH/Fall Mountain Regional) – 4th Flat
·       Leta Bernhardt – 1st Flat
·       Cecilia McFarland (Kingston, NY)– 3rd Flat

With a successful regular season behind them, the Fighting Tigers will now turn their focus to Regionals, where they'll look to continue their strong form and chase a spot at Zones. With a team full of talented riders and proven depth across the divisions, Cobleskill is ready to rise to the challenge in postseason competition.