2025-2026 Equestrian News

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Abbott Places 4th, Desmond 8th at IHSA Zone 1 Championships
Abbott Places 4th, Desmond 8th at IHSA Zone 1 Championships

HOLYOKE, Mass. -- Two members of the Bridgewater State University equestrian team competed today at the IHSA Zone 1 Championships held at the Mount Holyoke College Equestrian Center.

Abigail Abbott and Emily Desmond IHSA Zone One Championships graphic
BSU Duo One Step Away from Equestrian Nationals

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- Two members of the Bridgewater State University equestrian team will attempt to qualify for a national competition this weekend.

Desmond, Abbott Advance to IHSA Zone 1 Championships
Desmond, Abbott Advance to IHSA Zone 1 Championships

PLAINVILLE, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University senior Emily Desmond (Braintree, Mass.) and junior Abigail Abbott (Wareham, Mass.) both advanced to the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Zone 1 Championships as the duo placed first in their respective events on Saturday at the IHSA Zone 1 Region 4 Championships held at Walnut Hill Farm.

Equestrian Competes at Pair of UCONN Shows
Equestrian Competes at Pair of UCONN Shows

STORRS, Conn. -- The Bridgewater State University equestrian team continued its success at a pair of shows on Sunday hosted by the University of Connecticut at Horsebarn Hill.

Equestrian Competes at Walnut Hill Farm Show
Equestrian Competes at Walnut Hill Farm Show

PLAINVILLE, Mass. -- Bridgewater State University kicked off our spring season this weekend at Walnut Hill Farm, competing in a point show to start our the weekend.

Equestrian Team Wraps Up Fall Season at ABD Equestrian Farm Show
Equestrian Team Wraps Up Fall Season at ABD Equestrian Farm Show

NORFOLK, Mass. -- The Bridgewater State University equestrian team wrapped up the fall portion of the schedule on Sunday at the ABD Equestrian Farm Show hosted by Boston College and Babson College.

Equestrian Places Fourth at Dorbill Stables Show
Equestrian Places Fourth at Dorbill Stables Show

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- The Bridgewater State University equestrian team proudly hosted its first home show in six years on Sunday at Dorbill Stables in Bridgewater.

Equestrian Places Second at Annabelle Meadows Farm Show
Equestrian Places Second at Annabelle Meadows Farm Show

WESTWOOD, Mass. -- The Bridgewater State University Equestrian Team had another fantastic day of showing at the Annabelle Meadow Farm Show hosted by Boston University and Tufts University.

Equestrian Finishes Seventh at Walnut Hill Farm Show
Equestrian Finishes Seventh at Walnut Hill Farm Show

PLAINVILLE, Mass. -- The Bridgewater State University had another fabulous day horse showing on Saturday at the Walnut Hill Farm Show hosted by Stonehill College.

Equestrian Opens Season at Century Mill Stables Show
Equestrian Opens Season at Century Mill Stables Show

BOLTON, Mass. -- The Bridgewater State University equestrian team kicked off the new season at Century Mill Stables in Bolton, Massachusetts, at a show hosted by Brandeis University. The Bears finished eighth overall in the team standings.

Equestrian Season Preview
Equestrian Season Preview

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- For the second year in a row, senior Emily Desmond (Braintree, Mass.) and junior Abigail Abbott (Wareham, Mass.) will be co-captains of the Bridgewater State University equestrian team.