NT Interschool Team Gears Up for 2024 Marcus Oldham Australian Interschool Championships
We are proud to announce the NT Interschool Team for the upcoming 2024 Marcus Oldham Australian Interschool Championship, set to take place at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) in Tamworth, New South Wales, from 19-23 September.
This year, the NT will be represented by a strong contingent of riders across a range of disciplines including Dressage, Jumping, Show Horse, Combined Training, and Eventing. We are particularly excited to have riders competing in every discipline, a testament to the hard work and dedication of our athletes.
Leading the charge is captain Bridie McKenna, an experienced competitor who will be joined by equally experienced vice captain Alia Schmidt. They will be supported by Team Manager Karen Ruzsicska, along with Dressage Coach Wendy Barker and Jumping Coach Rebecca Jenkins. The team consists of 18 talented combinations who have been training tirelessly for this event.
The NT team includes:
| Name | Level | Discipline | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridie McKenna (C) | Secondary |
Jumping - 1.10m (Senior), Jumping - 1.20m (Senior) |
Maloo |
| Bridie McKenna (C) | Secondary | Jumping - 1.10m (Senior), Jumping - 1.20m (Senior) | Hisashowman |
| Alia Schmidt (VC) | Secondary | Dressage – Preliminary (Senior), Dressage – Novice (Senior) | DEA Midas Touch |
| Alia Schmidt (VC) | Secondary | Jumping - 80cm (Senior), Combined Training - 80cm | Que Bella |
| Ashleigh Overall | Secondary | Dressage – Preliminary (Intermediate), Jumping - 90cm (Intermediate) | Pool Horse |
| Lindsey Scotney | Secondary | Dressage – Preliminary (Intermediate), Combined Training - 60cm | Pool Horse |
| Caitlin Dennis | Secondary | Dressage – Preliminary (Intermediate), Combined Training - 80cm, Jumping - 90cm (Reserve Intermediate) | Pool Horse |
| Georgia Dennis | Secondary | Combined Training - 95cm, Jumping - 90cm (Intermediate) | Pool Horse |
| Brooke Huppatz | Secondary | Dressage – Preliminary (Senior), Combined Training - 80cm | Pool Horse |
| Gabi Hall | Secondary | Dressage – Preliminary (Senior), Combined Training - 60cm | Pool Horse |
| Maya Purdon | Secondary | Dressage – Novice (Senior) | Pool Horse |
| Kiya Murrihy | Secondary | Combined Training - 95cm, Jumping - 90cm (Intermediate) | Pool Horse |
| Hayley Richter | Secondary | Dressage - Preliminary (Intermediate), Jumping - 90cm (Intermediate), | Wellbrook Top Deck |
| Layne Martin | Secondary | Jumping - 1.00m (Senior), Jumping - 1.10m (Senior) | Mutimers Alchemy |
| Reece Callow | Secondary | Eventing - 80cm | |
| Grace O'Donoghue | Secondary | Dressage - Preliminary (Intermediate), Combined Training - 60cm | Pool Horse |
| Tobi Smith | Primary | Show Horse | Pool Horse |
| Bailey Howie | Primary | Dressage – Preliminary, Combined Training - 80cm, Jumping - 90cm | Pool Horse |
The team is still actively fundraising to ensure they can attend the championship and represent the NT with pride. We encourage everyone to show their support by donating through the Australian Sports Foundation
Let’s rally behind our team and wish them the best as they prepare to compete on the national stage!
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