Feb. 17, 2002

College Station, Texas - The Kansas State hunt equestrian team completed its regular season with a third-place finish, Sunday afternoon, in the third of three weekend shows at the N.W. Dick Freeman Arena. Oklahoma State (34), Texas A&M (28), and K-State (21) rounded out the top three team finishers.

"We had a strong season. I believe that we are going to do even better next year," said Meghan Cunningham, the hunt coach.

The 'Cats finished third in the region with 228 points. Oklahoma State finished first with 245, followed by Texas A&M with 229.

First-place trophies were earned by Jessica Gittleman in walk/trot and Kelli Wilson in novice flat. Individuals earning second-place finishes were Brett Beale in novice flat, Natalie Bennett in novice fences, Emily Mertz in intermediate fences and open flat, Kristy Rue in intermediate flat, and Sarah Waxman in intermediate flat.

Stephanie Angalet (beginner walk/trot/canter) joined Angie Guglielmino (intermediate flat), Lindsey Hill (walk/trot), Kelli Wilson (advanced walk/trot/canter),and Allison Woodworth (open fences) in qualifying for the Regional competition.

"We are going to be practicing three times a week on horses. And hopefully riding different horses than what they are used to. We are also going to be intensifying practices to get ready for the Regional competition," said Cunningham.

Regional competition will be hosted by West Texas A&M in Caynon, Texas, on March 9th.

K-State Results:
Third Show:

1. Oklahoma State 34
2. Texas A&M 28
3. Kansas State 21
4. West Texas A&M 18
5. Trinity 9
6. Tarleton State 6
7. Louisiana State 5

Open Fences - 4. Dehlia Burden, 4. Maureen Reynolds, 5. Allison Woodworth
Intermediate Fences - 2. Emily Mertz, 4. Sarah Waxman
Novice Fences - 2. Natalie Bennett, 6. Janelle Orr
Open Flat - 2. Emily Mertz, 3. Dehlia Burden, 6. Angie Guglielmino, 6. Maureen Reynolds
Walk/Trot - 1. Jessica Gittleman, 3. Stephanie Angalet, 4. Anne Brammeier
Intermediate Flat - 2. Sarah Waxman, 2. Kristy Rue, 6. Annina Micheli
Novice Flat - 1. Kelli Wilson, 2. Brett Beale, 3. Natalie Bennett, 4. Janelle Orr
Advanced Walk/Trot/Canter - 5. Gretchen Reed, 6. Sarah Pittenger
Beginner Walk/Trot/Canter - 5. Amanda Gilbert, 6. Megan Hemberger

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