Completed Event: Equestrian versus Centenary (N.J.) on October 26, 2025 , Win , 7, to, 3
Final
Equestrian
vs Centenary (N.J.)
7
3
Saturday, April 19
Ocala, FL
9:00 AM
Dartmouth College
5
vs
5
No. 3 Charleston
Big Green Capture NCEA Single-Discipline National Championship
4/19/2025 8:04:00 PM | Equestrian
The national title is the first in program history
OCALA, Fla. — The No. 4 ranked Dartmouth equestrian team rode their way to an NCEA Single-Discipline National Championship on Saturday, topping the third-seeded College of Charleston 5-5 (749.67-701.67).
The Big Green jumped out to an early 4-1 lead after the fences portion of the meet. Samantha Takacs '27, Elise Stephens '28, Cassidy Exner '27, and Chloe Terestchenko '25 won their head-to-head contests 85.7-80.7, 83-81.3, 85.3-80.7 and 75.7-0, respectively.
Stephens was named to the tournament's all-fences and took home the most outstanding fences performer honor.
In the second half, Riley Dickman '27 won her matchup 73.3-70.3 to give the team its fifth team point. On the day, the Dartmouth outscored the Charleston by 48 points, breaking the tie and giving the Big Green the victory.
"Coming into the championship I knew it would take two total-team efforts to win this. We've been so strong over fences all season, but for us, it takes someone stepping up on the flat to win a meet," said head coach Tenley Walsh. "Different athletes stepped up at different times throughout the season. Today, Riley brought it home for us. I am so proud of her and everyone.
"We are excited to win this championship for all of our fans and supporters, our alumnae and the entire Dartmouth community."
The Big Green jumped out to an early 4-1 lead after the fences portion of the meet. Samantha Takacs '27, Elise Stephens '28, Cassidy Exner '27, and Chloe Terestchenko '25 won their head-to-head contests 85.7-80.7, 83-81.3, 85.3-80.7 and 75.7-0, respectively.
Stephens was named to the tournament's all-fences and took home the most outstanding fences performer honor.
In the second half, Riley Dickman '27 won her matchup 73.3-70.3 to give the team its fifth team point. On the day, the Dartmouth outscored the Charleston by 48 points, breaking the tie and giving the Big Green the victory.
"Coming into the championship I knew it would take two total-team efforts to win this. We've been so strong over fences all season, but for us, it takes someone stepping up on the flat to win a meet," said head coach Tenley Walsh. "Different athletes stepped up at different times throughout the season. Today, Riley brought it home for us. I am so proud of her and everyone.
"We are excited to win this championship for all of our fans and supporters, our alumnae and the entire Dartmouth community."
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