A very well done to Samantha Bretzer, Hazel McGoey and Kate Willett who competed at the horse-riding Inter-Schools recently at Killossery Lodge Stud. Kate, Hazel and Samantha all competed in the individual event with Samantha finishing top of the pile!
Unfortunately the team picked up a few faults in the team event, but they represented their school with pride.
Also well done to Samantha Bretzer who won a Showjumping Ireland pony class on Saturday in Cavan. She beat 100 other ponies and riders! No easy thing competing against riders that competed at European Championships this year.
I interviewed one of the team members Samantha Bretzer to get a better understanding of the show
How long have you been horse riding for?
“I have been horse riding for seven years.”
How do you prepare for a show?
“When I’m preparing for a show I have to wash my pony, plait his mane and tail and clean his tack.”
What did you have to do in the show?
“First I had to jump a course of eight jumps at the height of 85cm clear. After that I had to jump a timed speed round clear and have a fast time.”
How was your experience at the show ?
“It was a very early start but overall it was a great day, everyone did really well and it was very exciting”
Congratulations to all three students and we wish them well in the rest of their competition.
Report with thanks to Cara Spagnoletti