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Equestrian Rides to Second-Place Finish on Senior Day
10/19/2025 2:00:00 PM | Equestrian
SHU finishes second overall at home opener, highlighted by multiple blue ribbons
NORWALK, Conn. — The Sacred Heart University equestrian team earned a strong second-place finish out of 10 teams at its home opener at Silvermine Farm on Saturday afternoon. The Pioneers totaled 40 team points, finishing just behind Long Island University (LIU), which won the day with 47 points.
The event also marked a special celebration for the program's 14 graduating seniors, who were recognized for their leadership and dedication to SHU Equestrian.
Of Note:
Open Fences
Reagan Waggoner – 5th
Kylie Hwalek – 2nd
Carina Muratore – 4th
Open Flat
Kylie Hwalek – 3rd
Intermediate Fences
Ava Hufford – 1st
Sofia Greene – 2nd
Intermediate Flat
Kayla DeStephanis – 1st
Erin Phillips – 2nd
Limit Fences
Gianna Carducci – 2nd
Harley Jimenez – 2nd
Emily Belies – 1st
Limit Flat
Isabella Ruisi – 1st
Beverly Banerji – 3rd
Sophia Poling – 1st
Novice Flat
Sophie DiGregorio – 3rd
Pre-Novice Flat
Morgan McCrave – 2nd
Up Next:
The Pioneers return to action next Saturday, Oct. 25, as they compete against Centenary University at Silvermine Farm in Norwalk, Conn.
The event also marked a special celebration for the program's 14 graduating seniors, who were recognized for their leadership and dedication to SHU Equestrian.
Of Note:
- Leading the way for SHU were several standout rides across divisions. Ava Hufford captured first place in Intermediate Fences, while Emily Belies, Isabella Ruisi, and Sophia Poling each earned blue ribbons in Limit Fences and Limit Flat divisions.
- Kayla DeStephanis and Erin Phillips also had strong showings, finishing first and second, respectively, in Intermediate Flat.
- Additional top performances included Kylie Hwalek placing second in Open Fences and third in Open Flat, and Sofia Greene earning second in Intermediate Fences.
Open Fences
Reagan Waggoner – 5th
Kylie Hwalek – 2nd
Carina Muratore – 4th
Open Flat
Kylie Hwalek – 3rd
Intermediate Fences
Ava Hufford – 1st
Sofia Greene – 2nd
Intermediate Flat
Kayla DeStephanis – 1st
Erin Phillips – 2nd
Limit Fences
Gianna Carducci – 2nd
Harley Jimenez – 2nd
Emily Belies – 1st
Limit Flat
Isabella Ruisi – 1st
Beverly Banerji – 3rd
Sophia Poling – 1st
Novice Flat
Sophie DiGregorio – 3rd
Pre-Novice Flat
Morgan McCrave – 2nd
Up Next:
The Pioneers return to action next Saturday, Oct. 25, as they compete against Centenary University at Silvermine Farm in Norwalk, Conn.
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