Merriwa Central School put on another ‘top show’ last Monday with more than 180 riders from 35 schools descending on the Merriwa Showground to compete for the title of ‘top school’.
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With competitors from schools across the Upper Hunter, Coolah, Ellalong and as far away as Bourke the competition was fierce and sportsmanship exemplary.
Merriwa Central School horse sports coordinator Kellie Porter said this was the seventh year the school had hosted the horse sports event.
“The day ran great with a few minor issues but with the help of our fantastic committee all the problems were sorted and the day ran very smoothly,” she said.
“It’s such a great event, and I love seeing the smiles on the faces of all our competitors from tiny six-year-olds to teens and our 16 years and over riders.”
Ms Porter said hosting horse sports was important for youth across the community.
“We have many talented riders within the Hunter Valley and beyond and its very satisfying to be able to run such an event to showcase our students talents.
“We also run the event to promote our school, our equestrian team and to raise money for our school,” Ms Porter said.
“It also gives students the opportunity to represent their school in their chosen field,” she said.
Two local schools took home top honours with Merriwa Central School the highest point scoring high school and St Joseph’s Merriwa the highest point scoring primary school.
Other results included:
Champion led girl Casie Hoole, Coolah Central; Champion led boy Sean Ryan, Scone Grammar School.
Champion Girl 6 yrs&U - Makayla Mobberley, Merriwa Central School; Champion Boy 6yrs&U - Jock Maxwell, Belltrees Public.
Champion Girl 7yrs - Emme Formosa, Ellalong Public; Champion Boy 7yrs - Edward Maxwell, Belltrees Public.
Champion Girl 8yrs - Emily Walmsley, Willow Tree Public; Champion Boy 8yrs - Jock Grady, St Joseph’s Merriwa.
Champion Girl 9yrs - Rosemaree Nairne, Cassilis Public School; Champion Boy 9yrs - Jack Nairne, Coolah Central.
Champion Girl 10yrs - Charlotte Bennetts, Coolah Central; Champion Boy 10yrs - Dylan Power, Coolah Central.
Champion Girl 11yrs - Gabrielle Mills, Mudgee Public; Champion Boy 11yrs - Jackson Mitchell, St Joseph’s Denman.
Champion Girl 12yrs - Georgia Bennetts, Coolah Central; Champion Boy 12yrs - Clancy Martin, Merriwa Central School.
Champion Girl 13yrs - April Lawler, Merriwa Central School; Champion Boy 13yrs - Cameron Ninness, Farrer.
Champion Girl 14yrs - Katrina Wilson, Scone High; Champion Boy 14yrs - Zeb Pearce, Farrer.
Champion Girl 15yrs - Anastasia Martin, Calrossy; Champion Boy 15yrs - Mathew Porter, Merriwa Central School.
Champion Girl 16yrs&O - Anna Wilson, Scone High; Champion Boy 16yrs&O - Ryan Martin, Mudgee High.
