Bermudian Casey Truran helped the Savannah College of Art and Design Equestrian team get off to an ideal start in the new Intercollegiate Horse Show Association season.

In the opening competition in Gainesville, Florida, the team were crowned champions after amassing a total of 44 points, with Truran making a telling contribution, placing first in both the Over Fences and Open Flat classes, helping him to earn the accolade of Reserve High Point Rider.

Building on that momentum the very next day, the team claimed another championship victory, with Truran again impressing, claiming first place in the Open Flat class and second in the Open Over Fence class. His performances saw him again recognised with the Best Upper-Level Rider award.

After the opening two competitions the SCAD team hold top spot in the IHSA Region 5 Zone 5 team standings with a total of 88 points, ahead of returning to action in Hardeeville, South Carolina today and Sunday.