Colby Equestrian Opens Spring Season in Fountain with Five First-Place Finishes

The Colby Trojans equestrian team opened its spring hunt seat schedule with a strong two-day showing at the UCCS/University of Denver Hunt Seat Show

February 3, 2026

FOUNTAIN, Co. - The Colby Trojans equestrian team opened its spring hunt seat schedule with a strong two-day showing at the UCCS/University of Denver Hunt Seat Show.

Colby saw consistent success in the Intermediate divisions, led by Makenzie Meinhardt, who delivered steady rides across both days of competition. On Day 1, Meinhardt earned a fifth-place finish in Intermediate Equitation Over Fences and followed with a fourth-place result on the flat. She returned on Day 2 with another pair of solid performances, finishing sixth in both the fences and flat classes while continuing to anchor the Trojans in the division.

The Trojans' depth was on display in the Limit divisions throughout the weekend. On Day 1, Kathryn Rush, Sidney Morgan, and Kairi Quinn each placed inside the top six in Limit Equitation Over Fences, while Rush added a fourth-place finish on the flat. Day 2 proved to be a highlight for Colby, as Rush delivered a standout ride to claim first place in Limit Equitation Over Fences. Quinn and Morgan followed with top-four finishes, while the trio again earned ribbons on the flat, led by Quinn's third-place result.

Colby continued to post strong performances in Novice Equitation on the Flat. Kaytelin Shinkle and Paige Freidline both earned top-four finishes on Day 1, with Shinkle returning on Day 2 to place fourth and Freidline moving up to second after a confident ride.

The Trojans closed the weekend with dominant performances in the Pre-Novice and Introductory divisions. Lauren Bowles led the way with first-place finishes in Pre-Novice Equitation on the Flat on both days, while Savanah Mertens added a second-place result on Day 2. In the Introductory division, Joslyn Kimble capped off an outstanding weekend with first-place finishes on both days, while Hailey Bolyard earned multiple top-four finishes.

With multiple podium finishes and consistent rides across all divisions, the Trojans opened the spring season with momentum and confidence. Colby will continue its schedule Feb. 1–2 at the UCCS/University of Denver Hunt Seat Show in Colorado Springs as the team builds toward the heart of the spring campaign.

Full Colby Results:

Saturday

Intermediate Equitation Over Fences

Makenzie Meinhardt - 5th Place

Intermediate Equitation on the Flat

Makenzie Meinhardt - 4th Place

Limit Equitation Over Fences

Kathryn Rush - 5th Place

Sidney Morgan - 5th Place

Kairi Quinn - 6th Place

Limit Equitation on the Flat

Kathryn Rush - 4th Place