THE strength of interschools show jumping was very evident in Barnadown Equestrian Centre on Sunday, October 15th, with 53 teams competing in the Open, Novice and Primary competitions. Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, was delighted to host this leg of the TRI Equestrian Interschools League.

Throughout the day, the three show jumping arenas were action-packed. The Open teams’ competition, sponsored by TRI Equestrian and Red Mills, saw eight teams on zero faults after two rounds of jumping. The jump-off track required precision, a few short cuts and a gallop to the last. The Newbridge College team of Isabelle Walsh, Bonnie O’Neill, Ellen O’Neill and Lucy McCarthy finished on four faults in a time of 76.24 seconds, which secured them pole position.