The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) equestrian team continued their relentless pursuit of silverware, delivering a masterclass in precision and poise to claim the team title at the IHSA Region 5 Zone 5 event.
Competing at the state-of-the-art Ronald C. Waranch Equestrian Center, the Bees produced a flawless display to secure a perfect score of 49 points. The result further solidifies SCAD's position at the summit of the regional standings, where they have consistently outpaced their closest rivals throughout the 2025-2026 campaign.
The dominance of the SCAD squad was evident from the outset, as they finished a comfortable ten points ahead of Reserve Champions, the University of Central Florida. The University of Florida completed the podium, finishing third with 33 points.
The victory marks another significant milestone for the program, which secured three consecutive IHSA regular season event wins earlier in the season.
While the team victory was a collective effort, senior rider Kayla Bardgett stole the individual headlines with a commanding performance in the Open Flat Class.
Bardgett, a seasoned competitor for the Bees, expertly navigated her mount to secure first place. The win adds to an impressive season for the senior, who previously claimed back-to-back Open Flat victories in November. Her consistency has been a cornerstone of SCAD's regional dominance, helping the team maintain a 59-point lead over UCF heading into the final stages of the season.
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