Trinityhouse Little Falls riders Jonathan van Dyk and Naledi Sennanye represented Gauteng at the South African National Equestrian Schools Association (SANESA) National Competition held at Kyalami Equestrian Park from September 24 to 27.

The pair competed against riders from across the country, with some classes attracting fields of up to 30 competitors. Van Dyk competed in several disciplines with A2 Lila and Winter Blast.

With A2 Lila, he placed third in Prix Caprilli Level 1, fourth in Working Riding Level 5 and fifth in In-hand Level 3. He also finished 16th in Working Hunter Level 3 and 24th in Equitation Level 3. Van Dyk’s second horse, Winter Blast, competed in the 60cm showjumping classes, where the pair finished eighth and ninth.

Sennanye competed in Dressage Level 1 and finished 13th. The two learners qualified to compete at the national competition following the SANESA season, representing Gauteng as well as the school.

According to the school, the national competition provided the riders with the opportunity to compete against young equestrian riders from around the country, and qualifying for nationals and competing among some of the country’s talented young riders is an achievement in itself.

The school also acknowledged the horses involved in the riders’ competition season, including A2 Lila, Winter Blast and Kondos Andraki II.

The SANESA National Competition brought the season to a close for the riders, following their participation in the qualifying competitions that led to their selection to represent Gauteng.