Why Are We Here?

Melissa competes in an equestrian sport called Eventing.  Within eventing, competitors combine scores in dressage, stadium jumping and cross country (jumping logs, water and other man made obstacles.   At Pony Club, members compete in teams of four.  Melissa was the lone eventing qualifier for her level.  Melissa was included in a  "Scramble" team, built from members of a Virginia team that was one member short.