Wanganui High wins equestrian fundraiser

The winning Wanganui High School team (from left) Adelaide Hodges, Grace Wright, Claire Cvitanovich, Bailee Baxter, Isabella Henderson and Georgia Hodges (kneeling). PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Wanganui High School edged out Nga Tawa and Waverley Primary to take out the fundraising Equestrian Interschool Gymkhana last week.

The event, designed to raise funds for the Wanganui Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), hosted 46 riders from 12 Wanganui and district schools to compete at the racecourse for overall individual prizes and teams events.

RDA secretary/treasurer Cath Matthews said the money raised goes towards general operational expenses, to help service the 60 riders and 10 horses at RDA. The programme included games, ring classes, show jumping and show hunter.

The winners of the individual in each category were:

Red Ring - Isabella Henderson 1, Georgia O'Malley 2, Kaia Patene 3, Ashleigh Mills 4, Jorja Plane 5, Elena O'Leary 6.

Green Ring - Caitlin Curry 1, Lauren Aiken 2, Bridgitte O'Leary 3, Romy O'Brien 4, Brooke Perry 5, Jess Wilson 6.

Blue Ring - Nikita Hopewell 1, Georgia Hodges 2, Tayla Morrison 3, Molly Milne 4, Holly Parkes 5, Sarah Robertson 6.

Yellow Ring - Adelaide Hodges 1, Cassidy Cross 2, Valarie Burnt 3, Bailee Baxter 4, Rebecca Benge 5, Tina McCormick 6.

Teams - Wanganui High School 1, Nga Tawa 2, Waverley Primary School 3, Fordell Primary School 4, Westmere School 5, Wanganui Girls College 6.