Two equestrian riders from Newton County will be represented in the upcoming Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) national competition.

Carter Hammock from Enlightened Equestrian and Anna Gresham from Brick Store Stables represented Newton County competing against teams from seven states across the southeast that competed at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Tryon, North Carolina.

Hammock placed 3rd in his class under the direction of trainer/stepmom Jessica Strott and Gresham earned 1st and 2nd place in her classes under the direction of trainer/mom Allison Gresham.

Both riders will now advance to the national competition in Tryon on April 25-28.