Equestrian Centre Annual Show and Termly Reflection

As we wrap up another wonderful year at the riding school, I want to take a moment to reflect on everything our riders and families have achieved together. What a journey it has been, a year of learning, a year of excellence, and a year filled with heart.

This year, our children have truly made us proud. Not only have they developed beautifully as riders, mastering new skills, stepping up to challenges, and showing real grit in the arena, but they’ve also grown tremendously as people.

Their kindness, sportsmanship, courage, teamwork, and willingness to support one another have been inspiring to watch. Seeing them cheer each other on, celebrate each other’s wins, and handle disappointments with grace has been one of the greatest joys of the year.

This term has been especially uplifting. Each week has been filled with enthusiasm, encouragement, and genuine joy. The atmosphere at the yard has been warm, positive, and supportive, from excited chatter at lessons to the friendships forming and the confidence growing day by day.

Your families’ positivity and engagement have played a huge role in making this term such a success. The energy you bring, the encouragement you show, and the love for our riding community have made this one of the most memorable terms we’ve had.

Our horses and ponies have helped guide our riders every step of the way, and together they’ve created so many special moments, first jumps, new achievements, personal breakthroughs, and plenty of proud smiles.

Thank you for the incredible support throughout the year. Your encouragement, kindness, and trust mean the world to us and make everything we do possible.

Clifton Annual Show

Our annual show this year was a true testament to the talent, dedication, and spirit of our riders and ponies. Every single child rode so beautifully, demonstrating not only skill and improvement, but outstanding horsemanship in every class. From quiet confidence in the warm-up to brave, committed rounds in the arena, our riders carried themselves with pride, respect, and maturity. And our ponies, the real heroes of the day, gave their all with patience, heart, and generosity.

We truly take our hats off to both riders and horses. Their partnership, trust, and hard work shone through in every moment, making this one of our most memorable and inspiring shows yet.

Results: 

Best Rider Small Arena:

Best Beginners:

Most Improved:

Most Advanced:

Best Rider Big Arena:


Showjumping:

40cm

50cm

1st and winner of the Julian Faux trophy (junior show jumper of the year) - Ava Bredin

60cm

1st - Lucy D’Aubrey

2nd - Emily Walker

70cm

1st and winner of the Mortan Cup (Novice Showjumper of the year) - Emily Walker

80cm

1st - Sophie Miller

2nd - Mila Mattison

90cm

1st and winner of the Studdet Cup (Senior show jumper of the year) - Sophie Miller

Other Awards:

Most Potential (judges selection):


As we head into the holidays, we want to congratulate every rider on a fantastic year. We cannot wait to see what 2026 brings, more growth, more learning, more confidence, and more magic in the arena.

Wishing you all a happy, safe, and joyful holiday season.

Results from the shows held in the term:

SANESA Nationals: 8 -12 October

Jennifer Skead

Olivia Skead

Waterwoods Training Show: 26 October