Blayney is rapidly becoming the equestrian centre of the central west, and leading the charge into the future are a group of riders at Blayney High School.
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Brooke Chapman, sisters Shailee and Natalie Milthorpe, Ash Sawdy, Brooke Turner, Georgia Aberhart and sisters Lizzie and Kiara Sandry are all planning to head to Coonabarabran to take part in the North West Equestrian Expo from May 31 to June 4.
Last year three students headed north, and this year the numbers have swelled to eight, an indication of their love of riding said their Ag teacher at the school, Rachel Crofts.
"This year the eight students will be participating in several disciplines including dressage, show jumping, cross country, pentathlon, working horse challenge, barrel racing, team penning, and many more," she said.
There were lots of talented riders (at Scots All Saints), which was quite nerve wracking.
- Brooke Chapman.
To help them get there the school is launching a number of fundraising activities including a wood raffle and one consisting of business donations.
"Several local businesses from Blayney, Orange, Mandurama, Carcoar and Bathurst have donated goods and services," Crofts said.
"If you would like to purchase raffle tickets there will be a stall at Bernardi's IGA in Blayney on the 11th of April. This is also the day that the raffle will be drawn."
Recently Brooke Chapmen, Kiara Sandry and Elizabeth Sandry took to the Scots All Saints College Show Jumping Competition held at the Scots School in Bathurst.
Students participated in a number of Show Jumping events, coming away with excellent results.
Year 12 student Brooke Chapman said that the Scots - All Saints competition was tough.
"There were lots of talented riders, which was quite nerve wracking," she said.
"Although I didn't place in any of my events it was a good learning experience, and I got to represent my school."