Five Irish teams recently competed in Hickstead at the Hurstpierpoint National Senior Schools Showjumping Championship.

The Kilkenny College junior team of Maria Cairns (Mayday Cruise), Molly Ryan (Doc’s Raz Ma Taz) and Iseult Cahill (Knockmanagh Prince), along with chef d’equipe Monica Cairns, finished second in their final, while Newbridge College placed in the top 10.

Out of the 43 competing teams, the Kilkenny College team of Megan Telford Kelly with Fond of a Drop, Jessica Foley (G.V. Fred) and Loughlin Hogan (Gaulstown Touchdown Premier), along with chef d’equipe Kay Hogan, took third place, while in the individuals Megan finished in fifth place.

In the last 10 years, Kilkenny College has achieved six Hickstead titles under the guidance of equestrian co-ordinator Paul Cuddihy, who has filled the role for the past 21 years. Special patron to the college’s equestrian activities, Mrs Cairns, was delighted with their success.