November 1, 2026 Dover Saddlery Highland Series and Championships Presented by THIS Results

Dover Saddlery Highland Series and Championships Spotlight Competition Results

Equestrian athletes gathered for the Dover Saddlery Highland Series and Championships Presented by THIS Results, showcasing precise technical execution and cross-country endurance across multiple divisions. According to official class records from themarylandhorsetrials.com, competitors navigated complex dressage, stadium jumping, and cross-country phases under rigorous competitive conditions.

The leaderboard reflected tight margins across divisions as riders balanced speed with penalty management. In the closely contested divisions, clear rounds on the jumping phases proved decisive for final placements.

Division Standings and Top Finishers

Athletes across the Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, and Championship brackets completed demanding test tracks. In the Junior Beginner Novice division, Madelyn Willis riding BEN Z ROLLS AKA BENJI captured the top spot with a total score of 31.11, finishing ahead of Eva Rum on HONEY, who posted a 31.82. Madelyn Blair aboard LAKESIDE ISLAND secured third with 33.8.

In the Open Training A division, Alex Levering piloted STAR CONTENDER Z.A. to a first-place finish with a score of 27.1, closely followed by Alyssa Schmitt riding RIVER WILLOW with 27.7. Megan Mondschein rounded out the top three on PIPPA with a score of 29.4.

Division	Rider	Horse	Total Score	Place
Junior Beginner Novice	Madelyn Willis	BEN Z ROLLS AKA BENJI	31.11	1
Junior Beginner Novice	Eva Rum	HONEY	31.82	2

Performance Metrics and Course Challenges

The data published by themarylandhorsetrials.com highlights the technical difficulty of the cross-country and stadium tracks. Several divisions saw high elimination and withdrawal rates as combinations faced time penalties and jumping faults. In the Beginner Novice Amateur B division, Aurea Sellmeyer and HARRY claimed the division lead with a total score of 35.0, navigating the course cleanly while other entries accumulated jumping or time penalties.

Meanwhile, divisions such as the Novice Undergraduate saw standout performances, including Jillian Rife riding INDIGO, who dominated the class with a winning score of 19.8, maintaining a flawless penalty-free jumping and cross-country record.