26 students from Dana Hall School's Upper and Middle School Equestrian teams competed in Regional Finals at Volo Farm in Westford, Mass. Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5.

After the weekend competition, the Upper School team earned the title of 2009 Region 2 Champions, and 13 riders moved on to the Zone Finals which were held Monday, April 6. A. Altman '11, A. Bertelson'13, A. Corless '13, G. Dobbin '11, M. Gordon '11, J. Johnson '12, A. Joyce '11, E. Kenny '12, S. Kinch '11, C. Lorusso '09, K.Stento '11, A. Suitor '12 and S. Taft '14 competed in the Zone finals.

In addition to their success over the weekend, eight students have qualified for Nationals in Painesville, Ohio Thursday, April 30- Sunday, May 3. A. Bertelson '13- Future Intermediate Over Fences, A. Corless '13- Future Intermediate Over Fences, G. Dobbin '11 - JV Novice Over Fences, M. Gordon '11 - Varsity Intermediate on the Flat, J. Johnson '12 - JV Beginner on the Flat, A. Joyce '11 - Varsity Open Over Fences 2'6" & Varsity Open on the Flat, A. Suitor '12 - JV Beginner on the Flat and S. Taft '14 - Future Novice on the Flat.

"I am very proud of all the girls on the team for riding so well and showing such fabulous team spirit throughout the whole IEA season," said Riding Center Director Sarah Summers '98. "I am excited for the girls who will be competing at Nationals and I know they will represent Dana Hall well."