Freshman Kelly Strout continued her winning streak with a repeat Reserve High Point Rider at the Connecticut College/Rhode Island College show on February 21st. Strout again won both her Novice Fences and Intermediate Flat classes, qualifying her to ride off for the High Point Rider award, and again finished in second place overall. The blue ribbons this weekend have qualified her to ride in the Open Flat class at the next show, no small feat for a freshman equestrian. Strout comes to Post from Otisfield, Maine, and brings her riding talent, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic to the team. "Her fellow team members are thrilled for her success. Kelly is popular amongst the other members of the team because she's not only a lovely rider but such a positive person," said Equine Director Carole Baker. "She really does deserve the recognition."

Strout was not the only winner for Post. Freshman Shannon Carichner also won her flat class, and Heather Zebrowski, Pam Lyon, Brooke Fowler, Meaghan Hennessy, Lana Dufour, Ashley Barrett, and Oksana Gela all came up second or third in at least one class. These placings helped the teamfinished with thirty points for the day.

Connecticut College/Rhode Island College - February 21, 2009

Walk Trot:
Samantha Hough (Fr) 5th place

Beginner Walk Trot Canter:
Shannon Carchiner (Fr) 1st place
Heather Zebrowski (Fr) 2nd place

Advanced Walk Trot Canter:
Niki Cogliano (So) 6th place
Pam Lyon (So) 3rd place
Brooke Fowler (Fr) 3rd place

Novice Flat:
Kathryn LaRose (Sr) 6th place
Meaghan Hennessy (Fr) 3rd place

Intermediate Flat:
Oksana Gela (Sr) 2nd place
Kelly Strout (Fr) 1st place ** pointed up into OPEN FLAT **

Open Flat:
Megan Dolinskas (Jr) DNP
Ashley Barrett (So) 6th place
Lana Dufour(Fr) 3rd place

Novice Fences:
Kathryn LaRose(Sr) 4th place
Meaghan Hennessy (Fr) DNP
Kelly Strout (Fr) 1st place

Intermediate Fences:
Oksana Gela (Sr) 5th place
Ashley Barrett (So) 3rd place

Open Fences:
Megan Dolinskas (Jr) DNP
Lana Dufour (Fr) 5th place

Kelly Strout was in the ride off again and came away with Reserve High Point rider. The team finished with 30 points at the show.