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Saddle Up For Sarah : Supporting a Young Equestrian

Mount Barker 29 March 2023 – Sarah Nitschke a 14 year old equestrian from Mount Barker, South Australia, has been accepted to attend an equestrian school in Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah has been riding at Nyroca Riding Centre in Yattalunga for the past three years and has developed a passion for horses and equestrian sports.

Sarah’s acceptance to the equestrian school is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and natural talent as a rider. She will be join a select group of young equestrians from around the world at the school, where she will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best trainers in the industry and hone her skills as a rider.

“I am so excited to get a place, it’s such an amazing school, and they compete most weekends,” said Sarah. “I have always dreamed of taking equestrian sport to a high level and I am so grateful for the opportunity. They have some of the best trainers and I can do the British Horse Society program which is recognised all around the world.” Stoneleigh Burnham School is the only secondary school in the US to offer British Horse Society certification. Sarah was also thrilled to learn she has received a part scholarship to attend. “I can’t believe I got in, but got a part scholarship as well. It’s 12 months away from home, so I’ll have to take lots of vegemite” said Sarah.

Sarah’s parents, as well as her trainers, Sarah Harcourt and Alison Gray from Nyroca Riding Centre are extremely proud of her accomplishments and are excited to see where her equestrian journey takes her.

In order to support Sarah’s journey to the USA, a fundraiser has been set up by Julia, Sarah’s mother on GoFundMe. Julia said “even with a partial scholarship the costs to travel, train and compete are substantial. Support at this age can help keep girls in sport longer and develop their talents to get them to the next level.”

Donations to the cause will go towards covering the costs of Sarah’s tuition, travel, equipment, and competition costs.
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Saddle Up For Sarah
Is a fundraising initiative supporting a young equestrian athlete to train, compete and study in the USA. www.saddleupforsarah.com.au
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Julia Nitschke
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