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Te Kai Whakarongo 19 August 2025 | Proudly locally owned and operated Issue 1171 Circulation 9800
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EQUESTRIAN TEAM FUND TAUPO QUEST
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he Mercury Bay Area School (MBAS) Equestrian team was out in the chilly weather in Woolworths carpark, Whitianga, on the weekend cheerfully raising funds for their five day regional equestrian competition in Taupo. The MBAS Equestrian team is sending four riders to The North Island Secondary Schools Championships week which runs from Sunday 24 August to Thursday 28 August at the National Equestrian Centre in Taupo. The event provides an opportunity for riders to try something new, and the format of the fourday competition/experience has
been developed so riders can take part in different disciplines as well as supporting their team mates. The event offers experiences in Competitive Trail Riding (CTR), Arena Eventing, Jumping, Show Hunter and Dressage. This year, two new disciplines have been added – Mounted Games and the Three Day Event. “Presentation is a very important part of the competition so we need to present impeccably and every aspect of our riding and the horse’s performance is examined very closely,” says Sarah-Kate. Since it began in 2022, the NISS Equestrian Championship
has grown significantly. From 203 competitors representing 56 schools and four sporting codes, it expanded in 2024 to welcome 417 competitors and 115 schools at the event. It is definitely the biggest event on the school equestrian calendar. The girls are very conscious that the sport, including their horses, is a very expensive exercise. It is clear to see, that they work hard at training almost every day and caring for their animals every day is no small feat. “Our budget is shoe-string. We camp with the horses, we cook and share our food for the five
Ben from Cambridge, supports the Equestrian team – from Left – Sarah-Kate Lusby, Ella Simpson, Lexi Ford, Tahlia Osborne.
days we are away. We have a lot of support from our parents,“ the girls said at their Woolworths sausage sizzle. People were being very supportive and generous and there is no doubt about their commitment. This team is working to make their school and community proud. The Informer is issuing an
invitation to readers to reach into their phones and send some financial support to this Equestrian team. If people would like to donate, the account is MBAS Equestrian, ASB – 12-30310435158-01. Enquiries gmail.com
to:
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