Equestrian Qualifiers – November 2024
Team Woodbridge riders had an early start on Sunday 17 November, as they set off to compete at the Forest Edge Arena in Essex for a National Schools Show Jumping qualifier.
It was a very successful day especially for Year 7’s Tati who won the 70cm and came third in the 80cm, qualifying her as an individual to compete at the National Schools Championships in Hickstead in May.
The teams of Year 7’s Tati and Daisy, with Year 10’s Edie and Harry won the 80cm, with our team of Year 10’s Harry, Year 7’s Daisy, Year 9’s Grace and Year 10’s Zac coming second; unfortunately only the winning team qualifies for the Championships.
In the 90cm, our team of Year 10’s Edie, Year 9’s Grace, Year 10’s Harry and Year 10’s Zac won, qualifying them for the finals in Hickstead.
A special mention to Year 8’s Kirsty and Jazzy who jumped for the team for the first time in the 70cm. The team of Year 7’s Tati and Daisy, Year 8’s Kirsty and Jazzy and came fourth.
All the first placed teams were crowned County Champions and will compete against the winning teams from the other counties at the Championships in Hickstead in May 2025.
Every rider rode at their best in some big classes on technical courses. Thank you to Lisa Kelly for building some super courses.
