Equestrian: Briar Woods, Area's First Public High School with Club Team, Opens Season This Weekend

(Jan. 6, 2011) - The Briar Woods High School equestrian team, the area's first such public high school fielded team, will compete in its first ever show this weekend as they participate in a IEA Zone 3 competition Jan. 7-8 at Pickwick Stables in Sykesville, Md.

The Falcons are coached by Michael Bertozzi of Cavallo Farms and they are a member of the IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association).

Sophomore Kayla Shroyer is the team captain. Other team members include: Erin Sinski, Kelli Burns, Sydney Wayne, Shivani Ghulati, Brigid Emanuel, Emily Murphy, Lindsay Dennis, and Caitlyn Shira.