GOING from strength to strength, the Kildare Equestrian Centres Show Jumping League was back for another week, with Blackberry Equestrian Centre, Laragh, Maynooth, hosting a round of this new series last Sunday.

In the 50cm class, it was Zoe Smith and Pepsi who took the win and with it the first team place for her centre. Claiming the runner-up spot was Heather Nolan and Arthur, ahead of Sarah Heffernan and Tubs. In this division, three other combinations – Ruby Munnelly (Tubs), Leah O’Rafferty (Star) and Nadial Ni Mhurchu – all qualified.

In the 70cm division, taking the win were Isabella Moran and Billy. Isabella was chased home by Amber Wrenn and Robyn. Sophie O’Toole and Billy took third. Jenny McCarthy (Zorro), Kelly Shannon (Star), Aoife Gormley (Pepsi), also booked their place in the final at Coilog following a solid performance.

In the 90cm decider, it was Hannah Weir and Roman who led the victory lap, followed closely behind by runners-up Eleno O’Toole and Leia.