Big Green Continue Winning Ways, Beating Bridgewater 5-2

Sunday, November 5

Hanover, N.H. / Morton Farm

11:00 AM

Dartmouth College

Bridgewater

Photo by: Justin Lafleur

Big Green Continue Winning Ways, Beating Bridgewater 5-2

11/5/2023 4:32:00 PM | Equestrian

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Dartmouth earned all three points on the flat, with the other matchup ending in a tie

By: Justin Lafleur

ETNA, N.H. — Two weekends after its big win over Sweet Briar, which bumped the Big Green to No. 2 in the NCEA Single Discipline Poll, the Dartmouth equestrian team followed it up with a 5-2 win over Bridgewater on Sunday at Morton Farm. Senior Rachel Freer, and first years Cassidy Exner and Samantha Takacs, each won their head-to-head matchups on the flat — 86-76, 84-77, and 81-74, respectfully, while Exner and senior Abby Niles also picked up victories over fences.

"Our seniors really showed up today," said coach Tenley Walsh. "Rachel had a great week leading up to the meet, and her hard work paid off with a huge ten-point win today. And Abby and Margot continue to show so much composure, no matter their matchups."

Along with Dartmouth's wins on the flat, senior Margot Luria entered the ring against the meet's high score of 89, before turning in an 89 of her own.

During the jumping-seat portion of the show, Exner and Niles clinched the victory for the Big Green, winning 68-67 and 84-76.

For the third consecutive show, a Dartmouth rider earned Most Outstanding Performer over fences, as Niles took home the honor. Freer became the first Dartmouth rider this season to earn the distinction on the flat.

The Big Green will wrap up their fall schedule next Sunday when they host Sacred Heart at Morton Farm, which is set to begin at 11 a.m.