REHOBOTH, Mass. – The Johnson & Wales University IHSA program opened the 2026-27 campaign with a third-place finish at Bluemead Stables on Saturday, October 10. The Wildcats racked up 31 points.

Senior Scarlett Siskind placed first in Open Flat and second in Open Fences; she tied for high point rider but settled for Reserve High Point Rider of the show after a quiz-off tiebreaker. In the process, she took the early lead in the region's Cacchione standings with 12 points.

Senior Caitlin Talbot won Pre-Novice Division while classmate Isabelle Pacella took second in Intermediate Flat. Junior Kate Scherer finished fourth in a competitive Intermediate Fences division.

Fifth-place finishers included senior Jillian Gauch (Limit Flat), and sophomores Lexy Xique (Introductory) and Laura Kamel (Novice). Xique was making her show ring debut.

Salve Regina placed first with 40 points, followed by Brown (32), the Wildcats, URI (26), Rhode Island College and Roger Williams (15 each), and Holy Cross (14).