Equestrian
For students who have experience of working with horses and riding, and are able to transport their own horse(s), Woodbridge offers equestrian lessons and training for students from Prep through to Senior School and into Sixth Form.
Shows and competitions
The equestrian teams compete in many competitions across the country throughout the year. Through these shows and competitions, the School regularly qualifies for and participates in county championships, and our teams have reached championship finals consistently since 2013.
Riders from Woodbridge School regularly take part and compete in Show Jumping, Dressage, Eventers Challenge and Jumping With Style.
Weekly training
Our dedicated and successful Equestrian squad train weekly on a Tuesday evening, and pupils have easy, local access to the high-quality equestrian facilities at Martley Hall, near Woodbridge.
Notable achievements
Keysoe Championships 2021
Limekiln Farm:
Class 1 Jazzy
Qualification for Country Championships 2021
Novice Individuals
Martley Hall event 5 February 2022
Team Prelim 14Q
Team Novice Qualification
Elementary
Eventers’ Challenge:
Lime Kiln Farm 2021 (qualification for Hickstead)
70Ec
80EC
90EC (1st and 2nd team
100 EC
JWS
Keysoe JWS Championships 2021
70JWS
80JWS
Showjumping
Keysoe Championships 2021
RPL
Limekiln Farm Grassroots
Forest Edge 2021
80
90
100
110
Forest Edge 2021
Class 1 60-65
Class 2 70-75
Class 3 80-85
Class 4 90-95
Class 5 100-105
Class 6 110
Meet the staff
Alison Scahill (Head of Athletics)
The Equestrian teams are managed by Alison Scahill, who has over 30 years’ experience teaching PE and Sport across all key stages; from Reception to Sixth Form, in the UK and abroad. She has also worked for eight years as a School Sports Co-ordinator, responsible for developing PE in Primary schools.
Jake Hall
Jake runs a professional show jumping yard and has competed regularly for over 15 years to Foxhunter-level British Show jumping. Jake coaches from young/novice through to competitive British Show Jumping and British Eventing riders. Providing motivation for the young team coming through to train, he’s also responsible for working with students who wish to jump competitively, having vast experience of working with a range of horses and rider combinations.
Gill Daniell
Gill Daniell has a lifetime of experience in various equine disciplines, including showing, side saddle, and her passion – dressage, at which she continues to compete at Advanced Medium level.
Equestrian Success for Woodbridge at the NSEA Championships
Showjumping Qualifications for Woodbridge Riders – October 2024
Representing Students
Woodbridge Crowned NSEA Hickstead Champions in 80 Eventers Challenge
Want to see for yourself?
In addition to our open days, we welcome visits from parents and children looking for the right foundation for life ahead. We’ll be happy to show you around and answer any questions you have about our School, staff and the support we offer our students.