May 5, 1990 - Sharon Birnie, a junior on the Stonehill College Equestrian team, became the first Stonehill student to ride in the intercollegiate national competition.  Birnie, who competed in Novice Jumping, placed second at both the regionals and zone competition to earn her spot at nationals.    


Caitlin Ryan
Year Height
Fr. 5-7
Hometown High School
Medfield, Mass. Medfield

2008 (Freshman):  Appeared in 11 singles matches her rookie year ... Finished with an overall record of 8-3, 7-2 against Northeast-10 opponents ... Held a 3-0 mark at No. 5 singles ... Appeared in 19 doubles matches ... Finished 11-8 overall, 7-5 in the Northeast-10 ... Named to the Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll (3/17), (3/31) ... Earned Northeast-10 All-Conference Third Team No. 3 doubles.

At Medfield High School:  Four time letterwinner ... Won letters in cross country ... Voted team captain her senior year ... Received all-league honors ... Named team Most Valuable Player in 2004 ... Three time all-star ... Undefeated three straight seasons ... Honor roll student.

Personal:  Born Caitlin Elizabeth Ryan, October 21, 1988 ... Daughter of Robert and Pamela Ryan ... She has one brother, Ryan (16).