The opening show jumping competition of the new Interschools Ireland season attracted no less than 37 teams to Wexford EC last weekend, with 14 open teams, eight novice teams and 15 primary school teams in action. This was the first year that primary schools competitions were added to the prgramme and this was a complete success, based on the day’s turn out.

The indoor arena hosted the open team competition, with the first of the 14 teams in action from 10am. The welcome introduction of a timed start list ensured that all teams knew when to arrive for course walks and when they were due to jump.