COLUMBUS, Ohio The Kansas State equestrian team continued their successful showing at the IHSA National Championships by placing seventh in the English division, while the Western team placed second.  The Western team is currently only one point short of first place, where Texas A&M, Fresno State and Oklahoma State are in a three-way tie. 

Freshman Samantha Titus was the highlight of the day, as she brought home a national championship in Advanced Horsemanship.  In addition, junior Lindsey Hicks placed ninth in Open Horsemanship, while sophomore Gina Remus placed sixth in Beginner Horsemanship.  Sophomore Nicole Ruff competed for the High Point Rider title, and placed third.

In the English division, senior Allison Woodworth rode for the Cacchione Cup and placed thirteenth overall.  Senior Natalie Bennett rode in Equitation on the Flat and sophomore Heather Chatham rode in Equitation Over Fences, but neither rider placed. 

The Wildcats will return to action tomorrow for the last day of competition at the IHSA National Championships.