MIDLAND, Mich. -- The equestrian team had their season opener this past weekend in Midland, MI, hosted by SVSU. They had a great kick off to the season with multiple first place rides. 

Emma Leonard (Senior, Team Captain): 1st place in rookie horsemanship, qualifying for regionals and pointing up into level 1 horsemanship

Grace Slusarski (Senior): 2nd place in level 2 horsemanship, qualifying for regionals and pointing up into open horsemanship and reining 

Baylie Villani (Junior, Team Captain): 1st place in level 2 horsemanship, qualifying for regionals and pointing up into open horsemanship 

Denae Covey (Junior): 1st place in level 1 horsemanship, qualifying for regionals and pointing up into level 2 horsemanship and ranch riding 

Congratulations to all four riders on qualifying for Regionals and to the entire team on a great season opener! The team will be back in action on November 7th at the Nancy G Held in Albion, MI. The bulldogs with be co-hosting the show with Ferris State University.