Victorian Team Captain Georgie Batten on Irish Reign.
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The Victorian team captains have been announced for the Marcus Oldham Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships, to be held 1-5 October at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.
They are:
Victorian Team Captain: Georgie Batten
Dressage Captain: Shanae Jenkinson
Show Jumping Captain: Edward Darby
Eventing Captain: Ruby Crofts
Combined Training Captain: Ella Pusterla
Show Horse Captain: Jessica Payne
Ella Pusterla on Bvlgari.
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Georgie Batten said, “I am very honoured to lead the Victorian team and I look forward to working with my co-captains and team managers to strive for success while ensuring that everyone has a great time.”
Lisa Hocking, Chair of Interschool Victoria, said the captains were selected on the basis of their equestrian experience, seniority and leadership qualities.
Shanae Jenkinson on Warrego Wilfred.
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“The captains will have the responsibility of leading the Victorian team of more than 100 riders and playing host to the national event that will feature more than 400 riders from across Australia, as well as competing their horses in their respective disciplines.”
Equestrian Victoria CEO Matthew Brown congratulated the captains, saying “These young people represent the pinnacle of interschool equestrian sports in Victoria and should be proud of their achievements.”
Ruby Crofts on CP Astabelle.
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“Equestrian Victoria looks forward to hosting this event and to welcoming students and their families travelling from NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.”
Edward Darby on Moon Day.
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Source: Equestrian Victoria press release
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