Smith Finishes Third in Zone Finals

Three members of the Albion College equestrian hunt seat team completed the season by performing in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association's Zone Finals at the Michigan State Fairground in Detroit March 28. The Britons compete in a highly competitive region and often compete against schools with equine-specific majors.

Lannis Smith (Northville/Northville), a first-year rider, took home a third place ribbon in walk/trot/canter.

Merrill Howland (East Grand Rapids/East Grand Rapids), a senior and previous Zone qualifier, and Lauren Sumner (Royal Oak/Kimball), a junior, finished eighth in novice over fences and intermediate flat, respectively.

Howland said of her last collegiate competition, "I'm very happy to leave the team in this position because I know that it will only continue to grow and be more successful in the future."

Seconding her sentiment, coach Jana Armstrong said, "I am very pleased with my riders' attitudes and efforts at Zone Finals.  To have three riders attending was a great accomplishment for the team. We had some very strong riders this year and I look forward to coaching them again next season."

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