Equestrian Centre

Term 3 was both busy and highly successful for our Clifton Equestrian Centre. We hosted our annual Carnival, which provided a fun-filled day for both horsey and non-horsey children, and our termly recreational showjumping show, where riders showcased their talents.

We are delighted to welcome back one of our beloved school ponies, Vivacè, who is making a wonderful return to work in the school.

KZN SANESA

A special congratulations to the riders selected to represent KZN at SANESA (South African National Equestrian Schools Association) in Johannesburg during the upcoming holidays. They have proudly represented Clifton, and we couldn’t be more excited to see them continue to shine.

Selected Riders:

• Jennifer Skead

• Siphokazi Nkabinde

• Petru van Eeden

• Jordan Reeve

KZN Colours for SANESA:

• Jennifer Skead

• Siphokazi Nkabinde

Special Recognition:

• Petru van Eeden was awarded Top Primary School Pony Rider Eventer for SANESA.

Event Results

SANESA Qualifier 4 - Canterbury Equestrian Centre

Siphokazi Nkabinde

• 3rd – Dressage Level 2 (x2)

Jennifer Skead

•   2nd – Equitation Level 2 

•   1st – Working Hunter Level 5 

•   1st – Show Jumping 80cm Level 4 

•   3rd – Show Jumping 80cm Level 4 

Aphelele Mkhize

•   5th – Show Jumping 70cm Level 3 

•   4th – Show Jumping 70cm Level 3 

Una van Eeden

•   1st – Working Riding Level 0 

•   7th – Equitation Level 0 

•   6th – Show Jumping 30cm Ideal Time Level 0 

•   2nd & 3rd – Show Jumping Level 0 

Petru van Eeden

•   2nd – Prelim Dressage Training 

•   5th – Prelim Dressage Training 

Phoebe James

•   1st – 70cm Pony Training (x2)

Jordan Reeve 

•   1st – 80cm Pony Training (x2)

Clifton Equestrian Carnival - Click on the link to read the article and for photos

Inter House Competition Results:

Group 1

•   1st – Crusaders 

•   2nd – Trojans 

•   3rd – Barbarians 

Group 2

•   1st – Barbarians 

•   2nd – Trojans 

•   3rd – Crusaders 

Group 3

•   1st – Trojans 

•   2nd – Crusaders 

•   3rd – Barbarians 

Hobby Horse - Fastest:

• 1st – Izzy Plumpton 

Hobby Horse - Best Homemade:

• 1st – Zara Miller 

Fancy Dress: 

1st – Molly Walker 

2nd – Adriana Rautenbach 

3rd – Olivia Skead 

6 Bar Competition:

• 1st – Jordan Reeve 

• 2nd – Jen Skead 

• 3rd – Gaby Cutter 

Clifton Equestrian Centre Recreational Showjumping Show - Click on the link to read the article and for photos

40cm:

•   1st – Megan Goldie 

•   2nd – Ava Bredin 

•   3rd – Sky Kemp 

50cm: 

•   1st – Ava Bredin 

60cm:

•   1st – Emily Walker 

•   2nd – Olivia Skead 

70cm:

•   1st – Olivia Skead 

•   2nd – Mila Mattison 

80cm:

•   1st – Jordan Reeve 

•   2nd – Sophie Miller 

90cm:

•   1st – Jordan Reeve 

•   2nd – Sophie Miller 

Shongweni Eventing

75cm Pony Rider:

•   1st – Jordan Reeve (Rufus) 

•   3rd – Petru van Eeden (Dragons Lair) 

•   4th – Phoebe James (Global Herbs Stripe) 

A special mention to our captain Sophie Lepart, for her tremendous help at our recreational show. Sophie has taken her role as captain very seriously, and her leadership has been invaluable to the team. 

Term 3 has truly highlighted the skill, dedication, and spirit of our Clifton riders. Congratulations to all participants, and best of luck to those heading to SANESA in Johannesburg!