Inter-Schools Equestrian for Local Primary Students - Oxley College K-6 Equestrian Day

Primary school students from Kindergarten to Year six are invited to participate in the inaugural Oxley College K-6 Equestrian Day to be held on Sunday 19 May 2013 at the Shibumi Equestrian Centre, Bundanoon.

From dressage to showjumping, beginner classes to fancy dress the event will offer an opportunity for primary school children to compete in a genuinely fun and friendly atmosphere. Oxley College K-6 Equestrian Coordinator Joady Artup said,” this event will be an Inter-School competition and will be open to all schools in the region.”

“The day will consist of a wide variety of events including beginner fun events, dressage, show jumping, fancy dress parade (on horse back) and dressage freestyle to music,” Joady said. The event, to be held for the first time, has received over whelming support from equestrian businesses including saddleries, stock feed suppliers and veterinary clinics in helping to promote the day to junior equestrian riders throughout the district.

Shibumi Equestrian Centre Owner, Sheryl Leibowitz said, “We, at Shibumi, are proud to have been selected to host the first K – 6 Oxley Equestrian Day in the Wingecarribee Shire. We pride ourselves in the safety of our arenas and the facilities we offer the riders in the shire and look forward to having the young riders here with us.”

Sponsors including Blue Ribbon Rugs, Moss Vale Horseland, Brighton Saddlery, Tanzanite, Live,Love,Dance and Southern Highland Vets have offered generous prizes and gifts for participants and Judges to show appreciation for their support.

The much appreciated willing volunteers helping to assist in all areas from canteen to judging dressage will ensure a well run and safe event. For further information please contact Joady Artup on 0448 832 881/ joadyartup@hotmail.co.uk or you can find entry forms and waivers on the Oxley College website: www.oxleylearning.org/portal/news/current.news/