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Sonoma Academy Equestrian Team in the IEA National Spotlight
It was a hot and humid weekend (with moments of torrential rain) at the IEA National Finals in Wellington, Florida, where the top 300 middle and high school team riders came from all over the country to compete. SA equestrian team rider Ransome Rombauer ’17 joined the few riders in IEA history to capture “The Triple Crown” of winning the Varsity Open Equitation on the Flat Championship and the Varsity Open Equitation Championship (a two-phase competition including both jumping and flatwork), as well as the 2015 IEA Nationals High Point Rider. Please click here to watch the video
Rombauer had initially qualified only in the Varsity Open Equitation on the Flat Championship held on Friday, but as it turned out her win there sent her into competition on Saturday for the Varsity Open Equitation Championship (over fences and flat). Rombauer was standing 2nd after the over fences phase with a score of 81, but came back strong during the flat phase that included many transitions, extensions, and changes of direction, half of which were requested “without irons/stirrups.” This strong performance on the flat moved her far enough up the rankings to bridge the 4-point gap between her and the leader over fences, giving Rombauer the win.
Amber Collins ’17 also competed at nationals this year for the first time and had a strong performance in the Junior Varsity Beginner Equitation on the Flat, but did not move up to the championship round.
Congratulations to both girls on their achievements and for representing Sonoma Academy in such a distinguished way in the national spotlight! The SA equestrian team is looking for additional team riders for the ’15-’16 season. All levels are welcome and encouraged. If you have any questions and want the lowdown, reach out to SA equestrian team co-captains Ransome Rombauer ‘17 or Dominic Triolo ’17. Go Coyotes!
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