Drie van Hoërskool Louis Trichardt se ruiters het op 4 en 5 September aan die Letaba Rit by ATKV Eiland deelgeneem en ons skool met trots verteenwoordig.
Uithouritte vereis besondere fiksheid, konsentrasie, deursettingsvermoë en ’n sterk band tussen ruiter en perd. Ons Triegie-ruiters het hierdie uitdaging met vasberadenheid aangepak en uitstekende prestasies gelewer.
Juan van Tonder en Attitude Behaal Eerste Plek
Op Vrydag het Juan van Tonder en Attitude die uitdagende 80 km-rit aangepak.
Hulle het ’n uitstekende vertoning gelewer en 1ste plek in die jongruiter-afdeling behaal.
Dit was ’n puik prestasie en ’n sterk begin vir Juan se deelname aan die naweek se uithouritte.
Juan en Tariq Skitter Oor 80 km
Juan was Saterdag weer in aksie, dié keer saam met Tariq in nog ’n 80 km-rit.
Juan en Tariq het die afstand in ’n indrukwekkende tyd van 4 uur en 29 minute voltooi en as die 1ste ruiter geëindig.
Die prestasie is verder bekroon toe Tariq die besondere “Best Condition Horse”-toekenning ontvang het.
Hierdie toekenning is ’n besondere hoogtepunt en maak die prestasie nóg meer spesiaal.
Megan Whitworth en Nala Behaal Tweede Plek
Megan Whitworth en Nala het Saterdag ook die 80 km-rit aangepak.
Hulle het die rit in ’n uitstekende tyd van 4 uur en 33 minute voltooi en 2de plek in die jongruiter-afdeling behaal.
Dit was ’n indrukwekkende vertoning en nog ’n uitstekende resultaat vir ons Triegie-ruiters.
Liané Smit en Trompie Pak die 40 km-Rit Aan
Liané Smit en Trompie het Saterdag die 40 km-rit aangepak.
Hulle moes ongelukkig gedurende die rit onttrek, maar ons is steeds trots op hul deelname, voorbereiding en die moed waarmee hulle die uitdaging aangepak het.
Uithouritte is veeleisend, en elke deelname bied waardevolle ervaring vir beide ruiter en perd.
Trots op Ons Triegie-Ruiters
Ons is besonder trots op Juan van Tonder, Megan Whitworth en Liané Smit en die manier waarop hulle Hoërskool Louis Trichardt tydens die Letaba Rit verteenwoordig het.
Die naweek se hoogtepunte sluit in:
- Juan van Tonder & Attitude: 1ste plek in die jongruiter-afdeling – 80 km
- Juan van Tonder & Tariq: 1ste ruiter – 80 km in 4 uur en 29 minute
- Tariq: “Best Condition Horse”-toekenning
- Megan Whitworth & Nala: 2de plek in die jongruiter-afdeling – 80 km in 4 uur en 33 minute
- Liané Smit & Trompie: Deelgeneem aan die 40 km-rit
Baie geluk aan ons ruiters met julle harde werk, toewyding en sportmanskap.
Julle hou die Triegie-naam hoog en maak ons trots!
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Triegie Riders Excel at the Letaba Endurance Ride
Three Hoërskool Louis Trichardt riders participated in the Letaba Ride at ATKV Eiland on 4 and 5 September, proudly representing our school.
Endurance riding demands exceptional fitness, concentration, determination and a strong partnership between horse and rider. Our Triegie riders embraced the challenge and delivered excellent performances.
Juan van Tonder and Attitude Take First Place
On Friday, Juan van Tonder and Attitude tackled the challenging 80 km ride.
They produced an outstanding performance and achieved 1st place in the junior rider category.
It was an excellent achievement and a strong start to Juan’s weekend of endurance riding.
Juan and Tariq Shine Over 80 km
Juan returned to action on Saturday, this time riding Tariq in another 80 km event.
Juan and Tariq completed the distance in an impressive 4 hours and 29 minutes, finishing as the 1st rider.
Their achievement was made even more special when Tariq received the prestigious “Best Condition Horse” award.
Megan Whitworth and Nala Finish Second
Megan Whitworth and Nala also competed in Saturday’s 80 km ride.
They completed the event in an excellent time of 4 hours and 33 minutes, securing 2nd place in the junior rider category.
It was another impressive performance and a fantastic result for our Triegie riders.
Liané Smit and Trompie Take on the 40 km Ride
Liané Smit and Trompie started Saturday’s 40 km ride.
Unfortunately, they had to withdraw during the event. We are nevertheless proud of their participation, preparation and the determination with which they took on the challenge.
Endurance riding is a demanding discipline, and every event provides valuable experience for both horse and rider.
Proud of Our Triegie Riders
We are extremely proud of Juan van Tonder, Megan Whitworth and Liané Smit and the way they represented Hoërskool Louis Trichardt at the Letaba Ride.
Highlights from the weekend included:
- Juan van Tonder & Attitude: 1st place in the junior rider category – 80 km
- Juan van Tonder & Tariq: 1st rider – 80 km in 4 hours and 29 minutes
- Tariq: “Best Condition Horse” award
- Megan Whitworth & Nala: 2nd place in the junior rider category – 80 km in 4 hours and 33 minutes
- Liané Smit & Trompie: Participated in the 40 km ride
Congratulations to all our riders on your hard work, dedication and sportsmanship.
You continue to keep the Triegies name flying high and make us proud!
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