Western Team Third at Semi-Finals

COLBY, Kan. (March 24, 2025) — The Colby Community College equestrian western squad is heading to the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championships for the first time in school history after placing third at the IHSA Semi-Finals hosted by West Texas A&M on March 14-16.

The Nationals will take place May 2-4 at Tryon International in Mill Spring, N.C.

"All of our individual and team qualifiers had great rides," said Head Coach Jessica Bugbee. "It's so cool to be sitting at the table with some of the most decorated equestrian programs across the country. I truly could not be more proud of our team members."

Results

Individual Placings
Open Reining: Jenna Milford, Finalist.
Open Horsemanship: Jenna Milford, Finalist.
Rookie Horsemanship: Maleia Powell, 6^th.
Beginner Horsemanship: Nalleli Rollf, 4^th. 

Back on Track High Point Overall: Jenna Milford, 6^th.

Team Placings

Open Team Reining: Jenna Milford, 6^th.
Open Team Horsemanship: Jenna Milford, 6^th.
Level II Ranch Riding: Kairi Quinn, 4^th.
Level II Team Horsemanship: Kairi Quinn, 2^nd.
Level I Team Horsemanship: Lily Cannon, 6^th.
Rookie Horsemanship: Nalleli Rollf, 1^st.
Beginner Horsemanship: Elizabeth Wright, 4^th.

Story by Jessica Bugbee