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Results & awards

Celebrating our riders' achievements.

Rally placings, competition results and our annual prizegiving — we're proud of every rider's progress. Results below are samples for your committee to update.

🙌 Volunteer recognition

A space to say thank you to the parents, coaches and helpers who make every rally, show and working bee possible — because none of it happens without them.

Know a volunteer who deserves a shout-out? Email PetreWebmaster@gmail.com and we'll feature them here.

🎓 Certificate exams

B Certificate

Sam & Amber

Congratulations to Sam and Amber on earning their B Horsemanship Certificates.

C+ Certificate

Hannah & Elizabeth

Congratulations to Hannah and Elizabeth for successfully achieving their C+ Certificates.

C Certificate

Alex

Congratulations to Alex on attaining her C Certificate.

✨ Recent accomplishments

A running space for the wins that happen between prizegivings — a great rally lesson, a first clear round, a personal best.

Horsemanship Certificate Results

Congratulations to all of our riders who successfully achieved their Horsemanship Certificates on Sunday! We're incredibly proud of everyone's hard work and dedication. A huge congratulations to Sam and Amber on earning their B Horsemanship Certificates, Hannah and Elizabeth for successfully achieving their C+ Certificates, and Alex on attaining her C Certificate. 🎉🏆

These achievements are a testament to the commitment and perseverance each rider has shown, and we hope you all take a moment to celebrate how far you've come.

A very special thank you to Netta for sharing your knowledge, encouragement, and countless hours of coaching. Your support and guidance played a huge part in helping these riders reach their goals, and we are so grateful for everything you do for our members.

We would also like to sincerely thank our examiners for generously giving their time and expertise to make the day possible. Your contribution to developing the next generation of riders is truly appreciated.

Well done, everyone — we're already looking forward to celebrating many more certificate successes in the future!

Got a recent achievement to share? Email PetreWebmaster@gmail.com

End of season celebration

2026 Prizegiving

Wanganui Petre Pony Club — celebrating our riders, results and the people who make it all happen.

🏆 Care & Attention

Consistent pride in appearance and pony presentation — assessed from gear inspections throughout the season.

Junior

Max

Intermediate

Elizabeth

Senior

Hailey

📅 Best Attendance

Awarded to riders who attended the most rallies and horse management sessions — showing commitment to the sport.

Junior

Max

Intermediate

Elizabeth

Senior

Sam

⬆️ Most Improved Rider

Dedication, perseverance and commitment to improving — showing growth and development of skills.

Junior

Max

Intermediate

Jade

Senior

McKenzie

🏅 2026 Competition results

Area Games

2nd team event · 1st pairs — under the watchful eye of Leanne.

Hannah & Miss Nutmeg · Samantha & Kiwi Ika Roa · Campbell & Jiggles · Olivia & Jasper · Addison & My Little Wish

🥇 Three in a row!

Zone Games

An incredible achievement — three consecutive wins. Huge thanks to Leanne for her tireless dedication.

Hannah & Miss Nutmeg · Samantha & Kiwi Ika Roa · Campbell & Jiggles · Hailey & Jasper · Addison & My Little Wish

Area Show Jumping — Billbar Shield

1st place overall. One clear round after another.

60–65cm: Vanessa 4th · Hannah 2nd 80–85cm: Aimee 2nd · Mckenzie 4th 90–95cm: Hannah · Olivia 1m–1.05: Amber · Sam 1st

Area Dressage

4th place overall. Well done to our small but mighty team.

Viv · Mckenzie

Show Hunter — Manawatu Show Hunter Champs

6th place overall.

Cat A: Alex — Nitro Candy Crush
Cat B: Vanessa (BPRS Coldbrew), MacKenzie (Katching)
Cat C: Addison (Star Fire), Aimee (MB Starburst)
Hacks: Ella (Harleen Quinzel), Samantha (Kiwi Ika Roa)

Eventing — Manawatu West Coast Team

Lucy and Amber contributed significantly to the overall win at eventing champs as part of the MWC Pony Club team. A massive achievement.

🏆 Special awards

President's Cup — Hardest Trier

Emily

Full of passion, grit and determination — always gives her all and steps outside her comfort zone.

Amber

Equestrian Cup — Achievement Outside Pony Club

Competing locally, nationally and internationally for Pony Club — a phenomenal year of growth.

Eventing Excellence Award

The epitome of an eventing superstar — competing locally, nationally and internationally.

Stella

Bev & Trev Harrison Cup — Local Sports

Competed at local sports with plenty of success — a reflection of the hard work in their partnership.

Outstanding First Season on a Hack

Incredible determination and grit in her first hack season.

Jarman Sportsmanship Trophy

Olivia

Hard working, motivated and focused — a good role model who displays the fair play charter.

Family Cup — Outstanding Support

Helen

Consistently goes the extra mile and never hesitates to lend a hand. Huge thanks for everything!

Overall Pony Clubber

Alex

Always smiling, ready to give anything a go, takes pride in her pony and is enthusiastic.

Solatares Trophy — Intermediate Dressage

Elizabeth

Most improved intermediate rider.

Remember Me Trophy — Senior Dressage

Viv

Most improved senior dressage rider.

Show Hunter Award

Rokeya

Continues to shine in the Show Hunter arena — another successful season at Petre Show Hunter Champs.

Sam

Show Jumping Award

Another outstanding season of show jumping.

Winner of the Tip and Out

Games Award

Hannah

Chasing her dream in the games arena at area and zone level.

Games Award

Campbell

Chasing his dream in the games arena at area and zone level.

Versatility Award

Addison

Showing Award

Hayley

❤️ Contribution awards

Aimee, McKenzie & Samantha

Thanks to these three for stepping up and coaching this season — wonderful to have our seniors giving back to the club.

Leanne

Outstanding coaching of our Games Teams over many years — consistently going above and beyond, providing transport and her own ponies so every rider can participate.

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