New Jersey Equestrian Team Rules Horse Show As Senior Clinches High Point Ride

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring equestrian athletes and enthusiasts to further their skills. The absence of financial burden and a chance at exposure has garnered considerable growth for the horse show or organization as a whole. Today, as it continues to host young equestrians, a New Jersey Academy has yielded glorious results.

The IEA runs for months from August to April limiting riders on the no. of shows. Since announcing their entry into the month-long venture later last year, the Mount Saint Mary Academy equestrian team has found the right growth and a prideful success for one in particular; Cornelia Rovito.

Fine growth for the MSMA equestrian team

Cornelia Rovito seems to have been a frequent presence at the IEA horse show throughout her school years with a record dating back to 2017. Following a wavering graph through the process, the equestrian earned big on the 14th of Jan, earning herself a qualification ahead. MSMA, proud of the achievement, took to their Facebook profile to give a shoutout. “Congrats to MSMA Equestrian team Senior Cornelia Rovito, who was the High Point Rider at last weekend’s horse show, winning both her Intermediate level flat and jumping classes. Cornelia accumulated the most points a rider can win at a horse show!” the post read. 

Cornelia Rovito earned 7 points – the highest a horse show allots – in two of the events. The points marked a third 7 for the equestrian this season, providing her a solid ground to progress. Alongside the senior, the team put up a cumulative 23 to place first. Now with a lead established, Cornelia and Molly Kinsella will be heading to the regional championships.

All eyes on the next step

To qualify for the regional championships, an equestrian athlete would need a minimum of 18 points. So far, through 5 shows, Cornelia has accumulated a total of 37 regular season points. With that, the youngster will be heading to the regional championships on February 24th which will act as a gateway for the National Finals ahead. However, based on the size of the zone, only 1 or 2 from the region will be selected to proceed. Upon making it to the final numbers, the aspiring athlete will be heading to Tryon International Equestrian Centre.

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From April 25th to the 28th, Hunt Seat and Dressage finalists will lock horns to fetch the best. Having “Good Horsemanship and honorable participation” as the priorities, IEA will look to find the right equestrian by methods and presence.

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