Alice Sandiford from Highbridge, Somerset aged 16 achieved an impressive collection of wins last month in the ‘Just for Schools’ League

Wednesday 11 April 2018

Alice Sandiford from Highbridge, Somerset aged 16 achieved an impressive collection of wins last month in the ‘Just for Schools’ League

Alice Sandiford, aged 16 from Highbridge, Somerset achieved an impressive collection of wins last month in the ‘Just for Schools’ League. Riding for Kings Of Wessex, Alice and her pony Sandstone Scalpings, otherwise known as Ruby, took first place at Chard Equestrian Centre in the hotly contested Schools 90cm League Class. The duo then went on to secure further rosettes as they jumped two speedy double clears in the Schools 90cm and 1.00m League Classes at Badgworth Arena.

Speaking afterwards about her performance Alice said “Ruby is a pleasure to ride, she is so willing and enthusiastic, although can get a bit too excited sometimes! Tension was high at Badgworth Arena and jump off times were getting quicker, so I knew I had to take a chance with a tight turn and kick on, thankfully Ruby flew!”

Debbie, Alice’s mum, commented “It's nice Alice can compete either with her team members or just pop somewhere and compete individually. Alice's riding has improved hugely over the last 12 months and competing under pressure on a regular basis has helped with her nerves”.

Having really jelled as a combination, Alice and Ruby hope to qualify for the National Championships and added “Within our school all the teams support each other and no matter which team wins we all have fun. If anyone is thinking of joining ‘Just for Schools’, they should, to jump representing your school makes you feel very proud”.

The ‘Just for Schools’ League run by British Showjumping offers riders the chance to compete Individually or as a Team in classes ranging from 70cm to 1.10m with the chance to qualify for the Championships. To find out more please call 02476 698824 or visit; www.britishshowjumping. co.uk/nationalschools

 
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