Judson Equestrian Western Team Places in Shows

The Judson College Equestrian Western Team competed at its first set of shows for the new season at North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega on Oct. 9.

During the first show, Heather Hodge, of Thomasville, placed second in both reining and open. She also was part of a three-way tie for high-point rider. Jordyn Blackwell, of Grand Bay, placed second in advanced. Andrea Luckie, of Alexander City, placed reserve in novice. Jana Davenport, of Jemison, placed fifth and Lindy Cowart, of Brandon, Miss., placed sixth in beginner.

In the second show, Hodge placed second in reining and fourth in open. She was again part of a three-way tie for reserve high point rider. Blackwell placed third in advanced. Samantha Marcella, of Cullman, placed third and Luckie placed reserve in novice. Corey Finlay, of Oxford, placed first in intermediate. Brandy Colburn, of Brent, placed fourth, Davenport placed fifth and Cowart placed reserve in beginner.

Overall the Judson team placed fourth in the first show and third in the second show.