The St Paul's Anglican Grammar School equestrian team has had a busy and successful year.
The school finished in 11th out of 164 schools at the recent Equestrian Victoria Interschool State Championships at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.
Three students also qualified for the nationals.
Among the highlights, Traralgon campus year 10 student Phoebe Cavill claimed the title of overall state champion in senior preliminary dressage, an outstanding achievement. She placed fifth in the first test and first in the second test, which culminated in the overall championship win.
Warragul campus year nine student Kate Joyce showcased her determination, securing a commendable overall third in the 1 Combined Training.
Warragul campus year six student Georgia Joyce's exceptional performance earned her the title of reserve state champion for the 80 Combined Training. She also placed second in the primary preliminary dressage test.
Hadley Purcell, a year six student from the Warragul campus, demonstrated her talent with notable placements in two of her show jumping classes, with fourth and sixth place.
Lily Wilson, a year eight student from the Warragul campus, competed across a range of classes. She produced some lovely moments in dressage for the combined training and some great show jumping rounds, contributing to the team's overall success.
As a result, Phoebe Cavill, Kate Joyce and Georgia Joyce have all qualified for the Equestrian Australia 2024 Australian Interschool Championships to be held in Tamworth, New South Wales in September.
Earlier in the year, the St Paul's Traralgon team of Layla Young, Stella Cardillo and Phoebe Cavill won the team section of the Stratford Interschool Event.
Participation in equestrian at St Paul's offers students more than just athletic pursuits. It fosters community engagement, cultivates cross-campus friendships and promotes their wellbeing outdoors, making it a valuable co-curricular activity for all involved.