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Within their very first year, Ringwood School’s Equestrian Team has already qualified and competed on the national stage, achieving fourth place at the National Schools County Dressage and Show Jumping Championships.
The team competed at county level winning the overall championship, before proudly representing Hampshire at the national finals held at Bury Farm in Buckinghamshire. The team competed in the 80cm Team with three Year 8 students, Aaron Coombes, Jasmine Lomax and Oliver Preston and a Year 7 student, Leah Hayden.
The students, supported by parents, demonstrated great team spirit in representing their school and the county of Hampshire. The team took great pride in their preparation, practising for many hours after school, getting up early to clean their tack, plaiting their ponies manes and freshly laundering their clothes.
Four horses and their dedicated families camped overnight at the competition venue, adding to the team spirit and excitement. Alisha Coombes from Year 10 qualified and represented Hampshire in two of the National Dressage Classes. Alisha and her horse competed bravely against strong competition and were placed a respectable 13th out of the 34 representatives in this, their first National Schools Championships.
The volunteer team are keen to hear from any local businesses that are able to support this winning team as additional funds are vital to enable them to pursue further triumphs, representing Ringwood. Please contact Dr Grindon at Ringwood School for further details.
