Ascot’s St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School boarding students recently traded their usual city surroundings for the dusty plains of Pittsworth, showcasing their equestrian skills at the Ariat High School Percentile Cup.
Held over the long weekend at the Pittsworth Showgrounds, the competition saw 42 high school teams from across Queensland and New South Wales vying for the top spot.
The St Margaret’s team demonstrated impressive horsemanship, securing a place among the top five teams in the competition’s initial round. This unique opportunity for the girls to participate in such a quintessential Australian rural sport is thanks to the initiative of St Margaret’s alumna Emily Curr. Curr, who graduated in 2020, first established the High School Percentile Campdraft 2017 as a boarder.
At the event, the students presented Curr with a St Margaret’s branded saddle pad in recognition of her contribution to the sport.
This year’s competition attracted a strong contingent of 42 high school teams from Queensland and New South Wales, highlighting the growing popularity of camp drafting among young riders. The St Margaret’s team rose to the challenge, earning a place in the top five during the first round of competition.
The event itself owes its existence to the vision of St Margaret’s alumna, Emily Curr, who founded the High School Percentile Campdraft in 2017 while she was a student at the school. The current students acknowledged Curr’s efforts by presenting her with a St Margaret’s branded saddle pad during the competition.
The event was well-supported by the St Margaret’s community, with numerous boarding parents and staff making the journey to Pittsworth to cheer on the girls.
Their support extended beyond the sidelines, with parents and staff assisting with horse transportation, preparation, uniform coordination, and other logistical tasks.
Published Date 09-October-2024