Jeppe Girls was the overall winner for schools with two to four riders at the Ekurhuleni Equestrian Awards Evening held at Holy Rosary School on 5 August. The school is represented by Sophie-Leigh Claassen (grade 8) and Courtney Tully (grade 10).
Both riders also received individual awards. Sophie-Leigh Claassen was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Performance Riding and Working Riding. Courtney Tully was awarded a Certificate of Merit for Eventing and a Certificate of Excellence for Equitation and Show Jumping. Courtney also received the Highest Score Rider/Pony combination for the school, the Dedicavit Equestri award for dedication and a Top Ten Horse/Rider Combination Award.
On 9th August, Sophie- Leigh and Courtney participated in the Gauteng finals, and both girls made Gauteng teams: Sophie-Leigh made the Performance Team and Courtney made the Equitation and both Show Jumping classes. Courtney also made the Gauteng Eventing team. The Nationals will be held in October.