Special Olympic equestrian team performs well
In showmanship (at halter):
Beginner: Beginner I: Kaitlyn Deas – third: Brianna Summerlin third; Chuck Block – fourth.
Intermediate: Steven Pitts – second; Eric Palmore – fifth; James Palmore – fifth; Josh Torbert – sixth; Justin Law – sixth; Raul Dianas – sixth.
In horsemanship:
Beginner I: (attached/walk only): Kaitlyn Deas – fourth; Steven Pitts – third: Raul Dianas – second: Chuck Block – second.
Beginner IA: (unattached/walk only): Jessica Harris – second; Katherine Walker – third.
Beginner II: (attached/walk and trot): Jonteria Mathis – first; Josh Torbert – fifth; Brianna Summerlin – fifth.
Intermediate I: (unat-tached/walk – attached/trot): James Palmore – second; James Moxley – second: Justin Law – third; Rebecca Hampton – third: Eric Palmore – fifth.
In addition to the athletes and partners, also in attendance were: Karen Cole, head coach; coaches/horse handlers Kelly Goff, Sharon Davidson, Leanne NeSmith and Leandra Holton; chaperones Tara and Travis Torbert, Opal Matthews and Zoe Campbell; and student volunteer Shan Summerlin.
The program could not succeed without the help of these and all the other volunteers who assist the team. A special thank you to all the helpers and those who donate time and hay for the horses.
Volunteers and donations are always needed. Please contact Karen Cole at 891-5255 for more information.