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The Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) Equestrian Team claimed High Point Team in each of their six fall shows, most recently at the Missouri State University Show in November. In addition to their team success, riders are beginning to qualify for the regional competition. Currently, eight riders have qualified for the Western Semifinals held in Findlay, Ohio, in March. “We are starting to qualify more students for the Semifinals, which is very exciting,” said Amanda Jones, head coach of the equestrian team. “We’re excited for the success we had during the fall and we are eager to start the spring season!” NEO finished their fall season at Missouri State University, where sophomore business major Edson Varela, and sophomore equine and ranch management major Carla Carfora each split high point rider honors over the two-day event. For more information on the Equestrian Program, contact Amanda Jones at Amanda.Burrows@neo.edu.

Regional Qualifiers: Carla Carfora – Amant, La. Sierra McCullough – Knoxville, Iowa Kayla Burns – Molalla, Ore. Edson Varela – Bixby, Okla. Emma Kemp – Pryor, Okla. Madi Jernegan – Fort Wayne, In. Miranda Thibodeau – Owasso, Okla. Abigayle Hays – Claremore, Okla.

Missouri State University Day 1 Results: Beginner First: Emma Kemp – Pryor, Okla. First: Kayla Burns – Molalla, Ore. Third: Alli Clayton – Afton, Okla. Sixth: Derek Strawn – Columbia, Mo. Intermediate First: Taylor Scheulen – Linn, Mo. First: Jenna Scali – Raymore, Mo. Fourth: Madi Jernegan – Fort Wayne, In. Sixth: Olivia Robinson – Wellston, Okla. Novice First: Vivian Kincaid – Richmond, Mo. Fourth: Sierra McCullough – Knoxville, Iowa Fifth: Morgan Leeper – Columbus, Kan. Sixth: Cheyenne Detherow – Ozark, Mo. Seventh: Miranda Thibodeau – Owasso, Okla. Advanced First: Abigayle Hays – Claremore, Okla. Second: Hallie Horsman – Shelbyville, Ill. Third: Hannah McLochlin – Plymouth, In. Open First: Anna Woolsey – Skiatook, Okla. Second: Carla Carfora – Amant, La. Third: Edson Varela – Bixby, Okla. Fifth: Rachel Harper – Yukon, Okla. Open Reining First: Edson Varela – Bixby, Okla. Second: Carla Carfora – Amant, La. Fourth: Anna Woolsey – Skiatook, Okla.

Missouri State University Day 2 Results: Beginner Second: Derek Strawn – Columbia, Mo. Second: Kayla Burns – Molalla, Ore. Seventh: Alli Clayton – Afton, Okla. Intermediate First: Taylor Scheulen – Linn, Mo. First: Olivia Robinson – Wellston, Okla. Second: Emma Kemp – Pryor, Okla. Fourth: Jenna Scali – Raymore, Mo. Novice First: Sierra McCullough – Knoxville, Iowa First: Cheyenne Detherow – Ozark, Mo. Second: Madi Jernegan – Fort Wayne, In. Second: Miranda Thibodeau – Owasso, Okla. Third: Nathania McKenzie – Gravette, Ark. Fourth: Morgan Leeper – Columbus, Kan. Fifth: Vivian Kincaid – Richmond, Mo. Advanced First: Abigayle Hays – Claremore, Okla. Second: Hallie Horsman – Shelbyville, Ill. Third: Hannah McLochlin – Plymouth, In. Open First: Carla Carfora – Amant, La. Second: Anna Woolsey – Skiatook, Okla. Fourth: Edson Varela – Bixby, Okla. Fifth: Rachel Harper – Yukon, Okla. Open Reining First: Carla Carfora – Amant, La. Second: Edson Varela – Bixby, Okla. Fourth: Anna Woolsey – Skiatook, Okla.