Wando Youth Equestrian Team Wins Awards at National Equestrian Competition

Published 17 Nov.2021 09:45(KST)

Obstacle Race 4th and 5th Place Encouragement Award Winners

Wando County Youth Equestrian Team won the encouragement awards for 4th and 5th place in the obstacle course at the 6th Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Superintendent of Education Youth Equestrian Competition. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Wando＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] The youth equestrian team of Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do achieved excellent results at the '6th Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Superintendent of Education Cup Youth Equestrian Competition.'

According to the county on the 17th, this competition was expanded to a national event last year to allow young equestrian hopefuls from across the country to showcase their skills. The 6th competition was held from the 12th to the 13th at the Jeju Seogwipo Industrial Science High School training riding ground.

The Wando-gun youth equestrian team participated in a total of five events, including obstacle courses (40, 60, 80 cm) and relay (team event). In the 40 cm obstacle category, student Ji Da-han from Wando Middle School placed 4th, and student Na Han-sol from Gunoe Middle School placed 5th, receiving encouragement awards.

The equestrian team has been achieving good results since the founding of the Wando Equestrian Club in August 2017, having participated in six competitions so far.

The county supports young equestrian hopefuls by covering education fees, competition participation costs, and horse management expenses, currently nurturing 12 promising talents.

A county official stated, “We plan to continue supporting the youth equestrian team members so they can realize their dreams of becoming equestrian athletes.”