For the third consecutive year, Islander Middle School eighth-grader Gabby Frederick will be representing the Pacific Northwest region/zone at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Competition from April 27-May 2 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Riding for Sharkey Farm of Snoqualmie, she will be competing as an individual after winning first in her zone finals competition. She garnered a Victor Hugo-Vidal Sportsmanship Award at last year’s nationals. Courtesy photo