Hickstead NSEA National Championships 2026
A huge congratulations to Amelia, Jessica and Ruby, who proudly represented the school at the NSEA National Championships at Hickstead, competing against the very best school riders from across the country. To qualify for Hickstead is an achievement in itself, but to then compete so successfully on a national stage is a testament to the hard work, dedication and talent of all three riders. Their performances firmly established them amongst the top school equestrian competitors in the UK.
Amelia
Amelia enjoyed an exceptional championship, delivering a series of outstanding performances against the very best school riders from across the country.
Her achievements included:
- National Champion in the 80/85cm Championship
- 1st place in the 90/95cm Addington Qualifier
- 2nd place in the 1m Addington Qualifier
- 4th place in the 90/95cm Championship on Fi
- 10th place in Dressage on Jack
To be crowned National Champion in the 80/85cm Championship is an incredible achievement and a testament to Amelia's talent, dedication and determination. Across three days of competition, she consistently performed at the highest level, demonstrating exceptional versatility across both show jumping and dressage.
These remarkable results firmly establish Amelia amongst the very best school equestrian riders in the country and are a fantastic reward for the hard work and commitment she has shown throughout the season.
Jessica
Jessica and Eezie had a fantastic championship, gaining valuable experience and delivering some excellent performances:
- Competed in the 80cm Show Jumping Championship
- Finished 17th in the 70cm Championship despite an unfortunate pole down
- Achieved an impressive 11th place in the Prelim 2 Dressage Championship
Competing nationally against such strong opposition, Jessica's dressage result was particularly impressive and reflects the hard work, dedication and commitment she has put into her training with Eezie.
Ruby
Ruby and Pedro also had an outstanding championship, demonstrating confidence and determination throughout the competition:
- 9th place with a double clear round
- 11th place with just one pole down
- 16th place in a highly competitive class
Ruby and Pedro improved with every round, gaining confidence and increasing their pace throughout the championships.
In Arena Eventing, they produced a lovely round, finishing:
- 51st individually
- 101st out of 148 combinations overall
An Incredible Achievement
To have three riders competing at the NSEA National Championships is a fantastic achievement for the school. To have them all return with such impressive results against the strongest school riders in the country is something everyone should be incredibly proud of.
Congratulations to Amelia, Jessica and Ruby on a truly outstanding Championship and for representing the school with such dedication, professionalism and sportsmanship.
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