Feb. 27, 2006

WESTBROOK, CT - Team co-captain Ashley Coppola qualified for her second consecutive post-season appearance today. With a 4th place showing in Section A of Intermediate Fences, Coppola surpassed the requisite 35 points to qualify for the season ending competition.

Coppola will join teammates Sara Spagna, Nicole Lay and team co-captain Kelly McGovern at the April 2nd competition.

With one regular season competition remaining, team members Lauren Pierce, Catherine Coyle and Sara Spagna will look to join the post-season roster over fences. Junior Danielle Curcio will look to add to the post-season roster on the flat.

Look for the team to return to the show ring on March 26th at the Bergen Equestrian Center. Team supporters are encouraged to come out and join the team ringside.