Wollaston's Wrap

Student Achievement

WA Inter-School Equestrian Championships

Over four action-packed days in the April school holidays, the talented John Wollaston Anglican Community School Equestrian Team proudly represented the School at the 2025 WA Inter-School Equestrian Championships. Held at the State Equestrian Centre in Brigadoon, the event brought together the top young riders from across Western Australia, showcasing skill, sportsmanship, and school spirit in a variety of disciplines.

 

With a team of 11 riders competing in events ranging from Show Jumping and Dressage to Combined Training and Vaulting, John Wollaston students demonstrated dedication and resilience both in and out of the arena. The Championships are a significant event on the School sport calendar, offering students the opportunity to compete at a high level while forming friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

 

The 2025 Inter-School Equestrian Team Members were:

  • Paige Wagner (Year 3)
  • Ruby Brown (Year 7)
  • Miley Gossage (Year 7)
  • Josephine Anning (Year 8)
  • Ava Bowles (Year 8)
  • Violet Heather (Year 8)
  • Paige Appleby (Year 9)
  • Zoe Day (Year 9)
  • Alexis Wilkinson (Year 10)
  • Eva Anning (Year 11)
  • Jessica Hammerton (Year 11)

Not only did our students achieve many personal goals but they also supported one another with enthusiasm and care. Their commitment to training, teamwork, and horsemanship was evident throughout the competition.

 

Students said:

Interschools Equestrian is my favourite showjumping event of the year, and I have loved competing in it for many years. It is set up as such an inclusive and fun environment between the schools even though it is highly competitive 

-Eva 

 

I love Inter-Schools. I love how fun and supportive this event is; it is always my favourite event of the year. This year, I was lucky enough to ride both my superstar ponies, and it was a great event, as always.

- Josephine

 

The following riders must be congratulated on their outstanding performances:

  • Eva Anning (Year 11) - 1st place 80cm Championship Showjumping, 4th place 90cm Championship Showjumping
  • Josephine Anning (Year 8) – 2nd place 60cm Championship Showjumping, 1st place 70cm Championship Showjumping
  • Ava Bowles (Year 8) – Overall Champion Intermediate Preliminary Dressage, 6th place Intermediate 2.2 and 2.3 Novice Dressage, 4th place 60cm Combined Training Championship and Reserve Champion Intermediate Showhorse
  • Ruby Brown (Year 7) – Reserve Champion Participant 45cm Combined Training
  • Zoe Day (Year 9) – Overall 3rd Place Intermediate Showhunter
  • Violet Heather (Year 8) – 2nd and 3rd place 60cm Championship Showjumping, 2nd and 4th place 70cm Championship Showjumping

A very special congratulations to Zoe Day who has also been selected to represent WA in the Showhunter classes at the 2025 National Championships.

 

Overall Rider and Team awards will be announced at a separate event in June.

 

Special thanks go to our families and support crew for their tireless efforts in preparing horses, managing logistics, and cheering from the sidelines.

 

Congratulations to all riders on a wonderful competition!

 

Rebecca Piccolo

Equestrian Coordinator