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
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
Kairi Quinn - 6th Place
Sidney Morgan - 6th Place
Novice Equitation on the Flat
Kaytelin Shinkle - 3rd Place
Paige Freidline - 4th Place
Pre-Novice Equitation on the Flat
Lauren Bowles - 1st Place
Serena Muser - 5th Place
Leigha Fellhoelter - 6th Place
Introductory Equitation on the Flat
Joslyn Kimble - 1st Place
Hailey Bolyard - 2nd Place
Sunday
Intermediate Equitation Over Fences
Makenzie Meinhardt - 6th Place
Intermediate Equitation on the Flat
Makenzie Meinhardt - 6th Place
Limit Equitation Over Fences
Kathryn Rush - 1st Place
Kairi Quinn - 4th Place
Sidney Morgan - 4th Place
Limit Equitation on the Flat
Kairi Quinn - 3rd Place
Sidney Morgan - 4th Place
Kathryn Rush - 5th Place
Novice Equitation on the Flat
Paige Freidline - 2nd Place
Kaytelin Shinkle - 4th Place
Pre-Novice Equitation on the Flat
Lauren Bowles - 1st Place
Savanah Mertens - 2nd Place
Leigha Fellhoelter - 4th Place
Introductory Equitation on the Flat
Joslyn Kimble - 1st Place
Hailey Bolyard - 4th Place
