Sequim equestrians win two events at second district meet

The Sequim Equestrian Team racked up a slew of top-10 finishes — including two first-place efforts — at their second district meet of the season, held March 16-18 in Spanaway.

Sequim’s Drill Team Freestyle Fours team of Yana Hoesel, Amanda Murphy, Grace Niemeyer and Miranda Williams took first, as did Hoesel, Williams, Amanda and Madi Murphy in Team Canadian Flags.

Niemeyer had Sequim’s top individual finish,placing second in Dressage and third in Huntseat. Lilly Thomas took third in In-Hand Trail while Hoesel was third in Individual Flags.

The meet saw about 100 competitors from 10 teams ranging from Bellingham to Vancouver, Wa.

The third and final district meet is set for March 30-April 1, also in Spanaway. The state meet is set for May 17-20 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Moses Lake.

Sequim placings for District 4, Meet 2

• Individual events

Barrels — 7. Yana Hoesel, 20. Keri Tucker, 22. Miranda Williams, 23. Amanda Murphy

Dressage — 2. Grace Niemeyer, 24. Tucker

Driving — 5. Lilly Thomas

Figure Eight — 4. Hoesel, 18. Miranda Williams, 23. Niemeyer, 24. Abbi Priest, 26. Madi Murphy

Huntseat — 3. Niemeyer, 24. Tucker

In-Hand Trail — 3. Thomas

Individual Flags — 3. Hoesel, 5. A. Murphy, 6. Tucker, 17. Priest, 22. Williams, 23. M. Murphy

Jumping — 5. Niemeyer

Keyhole — 9. Priest, 10. M. Murphy

Pole Bending — 7. Hoesel, 19. Williams, 21. Niemeyer, 27. Thomas, 28. A. Murphy, 33. M. Murphy, 35. Priest

Reining — 15. Priest

Steer Daubing — 4. A. Murphy, 5. Williams

Working Rancher — 9. Tucker, 11. Williams

• Team events

Birangle — 2. Hoesel-Niemeyer, 8. Tucker-Williams, 17. M. Murphy-Priest, 18. A. Murphy-Thomas

Cattle Sorting — 8. Hoesel-Williams, 9. Niemeyer-Tucker, 15. A. Murphy-M. Murphy

Drill Team Freestyle Fours — 1. Hoesel-A. Murphy-Niemeyer-Williams

In-Hand Obstacle Relay — 11. Amanda Murphy, Grace Niemeyer, Lilly Thomas, & Keri Tucker 11th

Team Canadian Flags — 1. Hoesel-A. Murphy-M. Murphy-Williams

Working Pairs — 3. Niemeyer-Tucker, 10. Hoesel-Williams.