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St. Margaret's Equestrian Wraps Up Season as OCIEL League Overall School Champion
The Tartans performed well in April and May to clinch the title in a competitive field of 17 schools.
St. Margaret's Equestrian team finished first place in overall points out of more than 17 schools in the Orange County Interscholastic Equestrian League. In addition, St. Margaret's was the 24-25 Champion Junior Varsity School, Reserve Champion School for Freshman, and Champion for Novice School.
"This season was a true testament to the grit and growth of our riders—every competition brought out their best, and the big wins we celebrated across all three divisions were the result of countless hours of dedication, teamwork, and heart," said team coordinator Abby Illenberger. "I couldn't be prouder of how far we've come as a team."
Individually, the team had a remarkable year. Junior captain Bella Coveyou represented St. Margaret's in the Junior Varsity Jumpers division and was champion for the season. Freshman Co-Captain Charlotte Coveyou represented St. Margaret's in the Freshman Jumpers division and was also champion for the season. Eleanora Dornin, grade 2, represented St. Margaret's in the Freshman Equitation division and placed third for the season. Mia Zadjimool, grade 6, represented St. Margaret's in the Novice division and was champion for the season.
"I'm so proud of the hard work that was put in all year long by the entire team and our Equestrian Advisor Abby Illenberger which has resulted in the first overall league championship result for our school in over 12 years! It truly was a team effort, and I'm so proud of Charlotte, Mia, and Eleanora," said team captain Bella Coveyou. "It's awesome that our team encompasses students from the upper school, middle school, and lower school. Thank you to all the Tartan fans that came out to support us!"
OCIEL April 5th Competition Results:
Junior Varsity
Bella Coveyou riding Aviator: 2nd JV Jumpers .80m Table II, 2nd JV Classic .80m Table II, 2nd JV Jumpers .80m Table IV, Overall JV School Reserve Champion
Freshman
Charlotte Coveyou riding Wind in the Willows: 1st Place Freshman Jumpers .70m Table IV, 1st Place Freshman Jumpers .70m Table II, 1st Freshman Jumper Classic Table II, Overall Freshman School Champion
Novice
Mia Zadjmool riding Garfield: 1st Equitation O/F 2', 1st Equitation O/F 2", 1st Hunt Seat Equitation Flat, 1st Medal 2', Overall Novice School Champion
OCIEL May 3rd Competition Results:
Junior Varsity
Bella Coveyou riding Aviator: 1st JV Jumpers .80m Table II, 2nd JV Classic .80m Table II, 3rd JV Jumpers .80m Table IV, Overall JV School Reserve Champion
Freshman
Charlotte Coveyou riding Wind in the Willows: 1st Place Freshman Jumpers .70m Table IV, 1st Place Freshman Jumpers .70m Table II, 4th Freshman Jumper Classic Table II, Overall Freshman School Champion Eleanora Dornin riding Dancer: 3rd Place, Equitation OF 2/3", 3rd Equitation Flat
Novice
Mia Zadjmool riding Garfield: 1st Equitation O/F 2', 1st Equitation O/F 2", 1st Hunt Seat Equitation Flat
Photos courtesy Sasha Rauf Photography
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"This season was a true testament to the grit and growth of our riders—every competition brought out their best, and the big wins we celebrated across all three divisions were the result of countless hours of dedication, teamwork, and heart," said team coordinator Abby Illenberger. "I couldn't be prouder of how far we've come as a team."
Individually, the team had a remarkable year. Junior captain Bella Coveyou represented St. Margaret's in the Junior Varsity Jumpers division and was champion for the season. Freshman Co-Captain Charlotte Coveyou represented St. Margaret's in the Freshman Jumpers division and was also champion for the season. Eleanora Dornin, grade 2, represented St. Margaret's in the Freshman Equitation division and placed third for the season. Mia Zadjimool, grade 6, represented St. Margaret's in the Novice division and was champion for the season.
"I'm so proud of the hard work that was put in all year long by the entire team and our Equestrian Advisor Abby Illenberger which has resulted in the first overall league championship result for our school in over 12 years! It truly was a team effort, and I'm so proud of Charlotte, Mia, and Eleanora," said team captain Bella Coveyou. "It's awesome that our team encompasses students from the upper school, middle school, and lower school. Thank you to all the Tartan fans that came out to support us!"
OCIEL April 5th Competition Results:
Junior Varsity
Bella Coveyou riding Aviator: 2nd JV Jumpers .80m Table II, 2nd JV Classic .80m Table II, 2nd JV Jumpers .80m Table IV, Overall JV School Reserve Champion
Freshman
Charlotte Coveyou riding Wind in the Willows: 1st Place Freshman Jumpers .70m Table IV, 1st Place Freshman Jumpers .70m Table II, 1st Freshman Jumper Classic Table II, Overall Freshman School Champion
Novice
Mia Zadjmool riding Garfield: 1st Equitation O/F 2', 1st Equitation O/F 2", 1st Hunt Seat Equitation Flat, 1st Medal 2', Overall Novice School Champion
OCIEL May 3rd Competition Results:
Junior Varsity
Bella Coveyou riding Aviator: 1st JV Jumpers .80m Table II, 2nd JV Classic .80m Table II, 3rd JV Jumpers .80m Table IV, Overall JV School Reserve Champion
Freshman
Charlotte Coveyou riding Wind in the Willows: 1st Place Freshman Jumpers .70m Table IV, 1st Place Freshman Jumpers .70m Table II, 4th Freshman Jumper Classic Table II, Overall Freshman School Champion Eleanora Dornin riding Dancer: 3rd Place, Equitation OF 2/3", 3rd Equitation Flat
Novice
Mia Zadjmool riding Garfield: 1st Equitation O/F 2', 1st Equitation O/F 2", 1st Hunt Seat Equitation Flat
Photos courtesy Sasha Rauf Photography
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
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