The Cheney High School Equestrian Team, under the leadership of Kevin Christiansen, competed in their first Washington High School Equestrian Teams meet this year at Appleatchee Riders in Wenatchee, Wash., March 16-18. The WAHSET program gives equestrian athletes an opportunity to be recognized in a fair, positive and educational format. Over 90 high school equestrian athletes from 10 teams participated in performance, drill, driving, cattle and/or timed events. Participants from all levels competed in up to five individual events as well as team events, with a goal of qualifying for a final state championship meet. The second meet in which Cheney will be competing will be held April 6-8 also in Wenatchee. Members of the Cheney team include seated (L-R): Dakota Hanson, Maddie Merriott, Jennifer Rossey and Miranda Smiley. Top row: Shanna Jacobsen, Destiny Otoupalik, Morgan Barton, Rachelle Dean and Tyger Marlin.
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