BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - Delaware Valley's Hunt Seat Equestrian Team once again emerged victorious at this weekend's show hosted by Bloomsburg University, defeating Lafayette University. Junior Grace Allen claimed High Point Rider honors, with fellow Junior Taylor Pruitt securing the Reserve High Point Rider position.

Seniors Brooke Wolfinger and Evan Holt kicked off the competition in the Open Fences division, with Holt winning the class. In Intermediate Fences, Allen and Pruitt made their debuts alongside Senior Victoria Coale. Allen delivered an outstanding performance, winning with the highest score of the day at an impressive 84, while Pruitt finished in second and Coale placed fourth.

The Open and Intermediate riders returned for the flat classes, featuring Holt, Coale, and Senior Pauline Jodry in two sections. Holt took second place in the first section, with Jodry finishing fourth. After a re-ride in the second section, Coale earned a second-place finish. In Intermediate Flat, both Allen and Pruitt triumphed in their respective sections, with Wolfinger returning to claim third place.

In Limit Fences, Senior Kerrin Long led the way with a first-place finish, qualifying for Regionals in the process. Sophomore Sophia Frisbie secured third place, and Freshman Sveva Hicks-Pollock made her showing debut. Junior Kailei Makhija excelled in the flat, finishing first, while Senior Julie Jodry followed closely in third.

The Aggies concluded the day with strong performances in the Novice and Intro divisions. Sophomore Rhiannon Swimelar and Freshman Mia Lovitt dominated Novice, winning their sections. Sophomore Kellyn Meadows earned a second-place finish in Intro, with Freshman Paige Lawrence taking third.

Allen was the overall individual winner of the day, being the only rider to achieve two blue ribbons. A four-way tie for Reserve High Point Rider ensued, with Pruitt, Holt, and two others each earning a first and second. These riders competed in a final flat class for the judge's decision, and Pruitt emerged victorious, claiming Reserve High Point Rider honors.

The Aggies will compete again this Sunday at Moravian University's home show.