4 National Champion titles for Leweston riders!

Championship Saturday

It was a busy and hot day for our riders, filled with brilliance and excitement. Many congratulations to our 70-75cm Eventers Challenge team for securing 3rd place with four flawless rounds, Heidi H (Ripley), Darcy N (Snoop), Florie C (Frodo) and Poppy S (Abbie). Year 5 pupil Tilly W competed as an individual completing in 13^th Place.

Additionally, our Open Dressage team achieved 8th place, with Madeline RS shining as an Individual 6th place in the Open Prelim Dressage. Madeline then showcased her talent by joining Isabel W (Taffy), Jessica W (Tiger), Hen J  (Fella) in the senior team culminating in a remarkable 2nd place finish in the 1m -1.05m Eventers Challenge. 

Championship Sunday

Jumping at 07.30, an early rise was rewarded as our fantastic quartet of riders conquered the challenging 80-85cm Eventers Challenge  (arena eventing) with four super clear rounds.  With 55 teams taking part in this class, it was not until 18.30 that the team learnt they had podium placed in 3^rd. Many congratulations to Florie C (Frodo), Darcy N (Snoop), Poppy S (Abbie), and Ruby P (Prince).

Huge congratulations to Sixth Former Molly C and her horse Herbie, who fearlessly took on the challenging 1m-1.05m National County SJ Championships and emerged victorious with a flawless and speedy clear round! Not stopping there, she also clinched the next class and the 1.10m title, making her a double champion in a truly remarkable display of skill and determination!

An exciting team win was achieved in the additional SJ qualifying classes qualifiers for Addington.  Special mention to Poppy S and her horse Abbie for securing 2nd place individually. Well done to Poppy S, Heidi H, Florie C, and Josie M.

Championship Monday

Monday saw an outstanding team victory in the 80-85cm County Show Jumping, proudly reclaiming the National Championship title for Dorset! Hats off to May S and her pony Magic for her individual 4th place, alongside the stellar performances of Hen J (Fella), Florie C (Frodo), and Ruby P (Spike).

After securing 5th place in the competitive 90-95cm class, our riders eagerly made their way to the Eventers Challenge course as the final team out of 36 to tackle the iconic arena. With numerous teams already boasting flawless rounds, our riders knew they had to deliver clear, precise rides to clock in as close to the optimum time as possible. And deliver they did, navigating through fabulous Cross Country rounds that ultimately landed the team in a well-deserved 3rd place. The excitement peaked when Henrietta J, the penultimate rider out of the 80 individuals, clinched the National Champion title! Congratulations to Josie M (Froggy), Madeline RS (Mickey), Henrietta J (Fella), and Ruby P (Prince) on this remarkable achievement. What a spectacular conclusion to an outstanding championship for Team Leweston!

RESULTS

Individual 1^st Molly C  Double National Inter-County SJ Champion 1m and 1.10m  

Individual 1^st Hen J National Individual Champion 90-95cm Eventers Challenge arena eventing (1^st/80 Indivs)

Team 1^st National County Champions SJ at 80-85cm May S (4^th), Florence C, Hen J, Ruby P (1^st/28 teams)

Team 1^st  Addington Q 80-85cm SJ Poppy S (2^nd), Florence C, Heidi H, Josie M (1^st/ 11 teams)

Team 2^nd 1m-1.05m Eventers Challenge Isabel W, Jessica W, Hen J, Madeline RS (2^nd/10 teams)

Team 3^rd 70-75cm Eventers Challenge Darcy N, Florence C, Poppy S, Heidi H  (3^rd/38 teams)

Team 3^rd 80-85cm Eventers Challenge Florence C, Darcy N, Poppy S, Ruby Perry (3^rd/55 teams)

Team 3^rd 90-95cm Eventers Challenge Hen J, Madeline RS, Ruby P, Josie M (3^rd/36 teams)

Team 5^th National Inter-County 90-95cm SJ May S, Hen J, Madeline RS, Josie M

Team 8^th  Dressage Open  Madeline RS, Florie C, Hen J, Ruby P

Individual 6^th  Prelim Open Madeline RS

Stats

46 rounds jumped

13 students

15 horses

9 Team competitions

16 qualified Individuals

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