Newtown Rider Helps Post’s Equestrian Team Take First Place

The Post University Equestrian Team, despite being the smallest among the 11 in the region, including Brown University and the University of Connecticut, won the High Point Team ribbon at the Connecticut College Show, held at Mystic Valley Hunt Club in Gales Ferry, recently. 

Newtown’s Rachael Warburton, who not only rides but also serves as the team’s manager, placed third in open flat.

Warburton qualified for the regional competition at Mystic Valley Hunt Club and competed in intermediate flat and intermediate fences. She placed ninth in fences.

This year has been the most successful in Post’s history. The team also won Reserve High Point Team at the Wesleyan Show. In addition, several riders qualified for regional competition. The team is coached by Heather Johnson.

Post’s Results from the Connecticut College Show:

Open Fences: Jamie Salvesen, second place

Open Flat: Jamie Salvesen, fourth; Megan Dolinskas, 6th place; Rachael Warburton, third

Intermediate Fences: Megan Dolinskas, third

Intermediate Flat: Ashley Barrett, second; Oksana Gela, third

Novice Fences: Kathy Gillespie, fifth; Oksana Gela, second; Ashley Barrett second

Novice Flat: Kathy Gillespie, first; Vanessa Champagne, fifth

Advanced Walk, Trot, Canter: Domenique Cogliano, fifth

Beginner Walk, Trot, Canter: Erin Moriarty, first; Pam Lyon, fifth                                                                  

Walk Trot: Leah Krasnor, first; Mike Glaberman, second