11-year-old Mooloolah girl, Hayley Wall, placed in the top three best show jumpers in two classes at the Australian Interschool Showjumping Championships held on September 17-24.
Hayley won overall champion for the 80cm class and finished third overall in the 90cm class.
This is Hayley’s second nationals appearance, winning in her class at the 2023 championships too.
The competition was held at the AELEC in Tamworth, and Hayley rode her trusty horse, Diehard Diva, who has won her many show jumping titles.
Hayley’s mum, Kelly, said she had a great time at her second nationals appearance.
“Hayley felt very honored being able to ride at such a professional facility, the show jump arenas were first class,” she said.
“The interschool Queensland team cheered each rider, even those from the other states.”
Kelly added that it was a big three days of show jumping, and she couldn’t be prouder of Hayley.
“I’m very proud of Hayley being so mature to handle such a competitive situation,” Kelly said.
“She kept level headed and tried her best.
“It was also nailbiting to watch as the level of riders were top level.”