THE Jumpinaction.net Secondary Schools Jumping League got off to a festive start with the large Christmas tree in the middle of the arena causing some comment from some of the riders and only an odd pony making a comment of its own!

Proceedings got underway with the individual class. Samantha Bretzner was first in to the arena and posted a performance that made everyone really work hard to try to catch her as she crossed the line in a time of 28.72 seconds.