Melissa placed First in the Central New England (CNE) three phased eventing qualifying event. This qualified Melissa for Eastern National Championship Rally. Three phase eventing is the triathlon of equestrian events. Competitors are scored on dressage, stadium jumping and cross country.
Pony Club Rallies are team events. Teams of 4-5 compete as a team in the riding disciplines and in general horse management.
Teams are generally made from members of a particular region. Since Melissa is the only qualifier from CNE at her level, she has been assigned to a Scramble Team. Scramble teams are pulled together with members from different regions. Melissa as been added to a team from Virginia that was short one member.
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