Hurst Riders Impress at Coombelands Qualifier Day - Hurstpierpoint College

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Sunday 22 March saw thirteen Hurst听pupils听head to听Coombelands听Equestrian for a packed and highly competitive day of qualifying classes across multiple championships. With coveted places up for grabs in the Grass Roots Final, Regional Points League Individual Championship, New Windsor Challenge, and the听Hickstead听Elite Finals, expectations were high 鈥 and Hurst riders more than delivered.

The day got off to an excellent start with Maggie H, who claimed 5th place in the opening class. Her听strong performance听secured qualification for both the Grass Roots Regional Final and the Grass Roots Festival later this year, setting a confident tone for the rest of the competition.

Success continued in the 50cm class, where the Hurst team of Willow I, Isla C, and Sienna P produced a superb round to take 1st place on a zero score. Their victory earned qualification for both the Grass Roots Regional Final and the Grass Roots Championships. The individual placings added to the celebrations, with Isla finishing 4th and Sienna 5th. Sienna went on to deliver another stylish clear in the 60cm class, narrowly听missing out on听a placing but听maintaining听her impressive form.

Meanwhile, in the second arena, the momentum continued. In the 70cm class, Scarlett C, Amelia B, and Amelie P delivered a standout performance, winning the class with a faultless team score 鈥 an especially notable achievement with just three riders on the team. Individually, Amelie placed 2nd and Amelia 6th, both securing their qualification for the听Regional Points League Championships听at听Hickstead听in August.

The 80cm team put in a thrilling performance, finishing 2nd place as the fastest team on four faults, crossing the line more than 20 seconds ahead of all other teams. Congratulations go to Scarlett C, Rosie YJ, Rosie C, and Darcey G for an exciting and determined round.

The pressure intensified in the 90cm New Windsor Qualifier, a class that proved challenging for many teams. However, Hurst riders once again rose to the occasion. Scarlett SH, Rosie C, Darcey G, and Isla A jumped four superb clear rounds to finish on zero, winning the class and securing their place at the NSEA National Championships in October.

The final rosettes of the day came in the 1m听Hickstead听Elite Team Qualifier. Despite a demanding course and a few rolling poles, Scarlett SH, Danielle I, and Isla A held their nerve to take 1st place, booking a well-earned spot at听Hickstead.

A special mention goes to Danielle I, who rounded off an outstanding day by competing in her first-ever 1.10m class. She rode confidently and finished with just one pole down 鈥 a fantastic achievement and a promising step forward.

Overall, it was听a highly successful听day for Hurst, marked by teamwork, determination, and excellent riding throughout.听In total, Hurst riders collected:

  • 4 team wins
  • 5 individual rosettes
  • 8 championship qualifications
  • Qualifications across four major championships 鈥 the Grass Roots Final听and听Festival, the Regional Points League Championships, the NSEA Championships, and the听Hickstead听Elite Team Championships

鈥淲hat a fantastic day for Hurst.听Not only the results, but we had some amazing riding and maturity from our riders听鈥撎齣t was incredible. It just showed that the training over the winter months has really paid off.鈥

–听Tracey Pargeter, Head of Hurst Equestrian

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