Gisborne Pony Club hosted a successful Inter-Schools Equestrian Day at the showgrounds.
Riders from across the region and a little bit beyond took part in a fun and competitive event featuring jumping, show hunting, barrel racing, bending and potato races.
Gisborne Pony Club treasurer Wendy Loffler said it was“fantastic” to see strong participation from a wide range of schools - Tolaga Bay/Ūawa, Waerenga-a-Kuri, Wainui Beach, Gisborne Girls’ High, Lytton High, Patutahi, Wairoa College, Te Whānau Reo Māori Manukura ō Manutuke, Campion College, Gisborne Intermediate, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou and Hawke’s Bay schools Woodford House and Napier Girls’ High.
The secondary section was won by a Gisborne Girls’ High/Woodford combined team, Ūawa won the intermediate division and Wainui Beach School the primary title.
A composite Wairoa College team won the Sportsmanship Award. The college was represented by Greta McCracken and Kyra Loffler, with draft riders Nova McCafferty (Wairoa Primary School) and Emmy Mildenhall (Napier Girls’ High).
“A huge thank you to all the helpers, judges and supporters who made the day possible,“ Loffler said.
“The Gisborne Pony Club was proud to organise such a well-supported event and looks forward to seeing this competition continue to grow.”
Te Whānau Reo Māori Manukura ō Manutuke team members Tama Tangahou and Dallas Mua-Tihore prepare for the Inter-Schools Equestrian Day at the showgrounds.
Results - Secondary division: Gisborne Girls’/ High/Woodford House 1st; Gisborne Girls’ High 2nd; Campion College 3rd; Gisborne Girls’ High/Lytton High 4th; Ūawa 1 and TWRM Manukura ō Manutuke 5th=.
