Solway College annual inter-school dressage

A lovely competition amongst the schools, held at Solway College

By
Jane Thompson
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Marsden Majors won their division (with Lola Slaughter and Ali Mitchell and Bronte Johnston) Bronte (pictured) was placed 2nd in one test and 8th in the other. Marsden College, Karori Wellington (Image: Basher Photography NZ)
Bronte Johnston and Kiwi Buddy from Marsden College (Image: Basher Photography NZ)

Solway College’s third annual Inter-School Dressage Event was a big success, with some great weather and record entries across the board.

There were riders as young as five years old on the lead rein, right through to Year 13 students producing some very polished work.
Maisie Mann on Argento IV for Solway Colllege Silver. Wairarapa (Image: Basher Photography NZ)
Maisie Mann on Argento IV for Solway College Silver. Wairarapa (Image: Basher Photography NZ)
The main results were:
Junior Teams – division A
1st: JSL (composite) team, 416.33 points (also 2nd overall in the junior teams). JSL also won the Teams Presentation class
2nd:  Marsden Green, 404.33 points (also 3rd overall in the Junior Teams)
3rd:  Te Horo II, 362.66
4th:  Hadlow Sapphires, 345.00
Hannah lane on Irish Cream, representing Chilton St. James, Upper Hutt (Image: Basher Photography NZ)
Hannah Lane on Irish Cream, representing Chilton St. James, Upper Hutt (Image: Basher Photography NZ)
Junior Teams – division B
1st: Te Horo Reds, 436.66 points (All 1st overall in the Junior teams)
2nd:  Marsden Blue, 40.300 points (and 4th overall in the junior teams competition)
3rd: Chilton II, 395.66 points
4th: St. Matthew’s Stars, 379.50 points
Rosa Meyer on Jackpot from Te Horo School (Image: Basher Photography NZ) 
Rosa Meyer on Jackpot from Te Horo School (Image: Basher Photography NZ)
Senior Teams – division A
1st:  Marsden Majors 421.7 points (and 2nd place in the senior teams competition)
2nd:  Heretaunga Phoenix, 416.47 points (and 4th overall in the Senior teams)
3rd:  Solway College Green, 415.29 points
4th:  Sacred Hearts College with 404.11 points
Jayde Starling riding Komets Victory for the Sacred Heart team (Image: Basher Photography NZ)

Senior Teams, division B

1st:  Marsden Magic, 424.7 points
2nd:  Kapiti College, 418.52 points
3rd:  Paraparaumu College, 416.47 points
4th:  Wellington Girls College Black, 414.41 points
As well as the teams’ competitions, there were the individual ones for those representing smaller schools, or who are home schooled.
Madeleine Leslie on Classic Beauty junior team for Samuel Marsden Collegiate Whitby. First test 70% second test 77.333% and top score for that division. Team won second in their junior division overall. (Image: Basher Photography NZ)
Madeleine Leslie on Classic Beauty, junior team Samuel Marsden Collegiate (Image: Basher Photography NZ)
Junior individual results:
1st:  Ruby Liardet, Goodview the Whistleblower, 146 points
2nd:  Josh Wikaira, Glenwood Grandeur, 128 points
3rd:  Kingsley Palmer, Indianna Jive, 127 points
4th:  Pia White, Nanteo Autumn Cascade, 120 points
Sophie Green on Rocky Horror also part of the junior team for Samuel Marsden Collegiate Whitby which placed second in their division (Image: Basher Photography NZ)
Sophie Green and Rocky Horror, junior team Samuel Marsden Collegiate (Image: Basher Photography NZ)
Senior individual results
1st:  Lily Jefferies, Primo Magneto, 155.29 points
2nd:  Melissa Wall, Red Legacy, 145.29 points
3rd:  Grace Gray, Moves Like Jagger II, 127.06 points
4th:  Morgan Kibblewhite, Crusader, 123.53 points
Te Horo School in preparation for the HillTop Equestrian Teams Presentation judging. (Image: David Lintott)
Te Horo School riders prepare for the HillTop Equestrian Teams Presentation judging. (Image: David Lintott)
Sofia Letteri was the Senior and Overall High-Scoring Rider achieving an impressive 160.3 points, while Ruby Liardet was the Junior High Scoring Rider with 146 points.
The highest Wairarapa score went to Maddie Murrell with 150.0 points
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