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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

UVM athlete spotlight of the week

Sophie Allen — Club Equestrian

Class: Senior

Hometown: Stowe, Vermont

High School: Stowe High School

Accomplishments at UVM:

After achieving the title of High Point Rider in her region, Allen qualified for the National competition this May. She will compete for the Cacchoine Cup in Lexington, KY May 5-8. This qualification represents a great year so far for Allen, competing in the Open division — the highest level for hunt seat equitation in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) — as the UVM Equestrian Team co-captain. She was the Open flat champion at Regionals, qualifying her for Zones, where she placed fourth.

Previous Accomplishments:

In addition to winning multiple year-end championships while competing with the Vermont Hunter Jumper Association, Allen qualified for the New England Equitation Championships from 2005-2008. She rode to a first place finish in the Low Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic in 2007, placing second in the Hudson Junior Equitation at the Marshall and Sterling League Finals in the same year.

 

 

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