National Champions

April 20th 2015

We are delighted to announce that The Pipers Corner Equestrian Team were named National Champions at the National County Challenge Show Jumping Championships at Bury Farm Equestrian Village on Friday 17 April. Representing Buckinghamshire, the team put on a fantastic display against tough competition from 28 other schools from around the country, finishing with a total of 0 penalties to claim the title of National County Challenge Champions for 2015 in the 70 – 75cm class. A superb achievement from the all the girls involved.

The qualifying team comprised of Olivia S (Year 6) on Aosta Dinky, Phoebe H (Year 7) on Chip, Jemima C (Year 8) on Scooby and Ciara S (Year 9) on Cloonlara Summertime. The girls executed the turns at speed in the jump off phase in the second round very well and finishing on 0 penalties in the fastest combined time to win the title.

Mrs Jackie McGonigle, PE Teacher and team co-ordinator said “The girls rode very well and I am immensely proud of them. They have worked incredibly hard to get to this level and deserve a huge amount praise for this fantastic win! We are already looking forward to next year and the chance to defend the title.”