NEWTOWNARDS show jumper and Queen’s student Jackson Laing introduced himself to the wider equestrian world when competing in the Bluegrass Flexi Eventing Series at The Meadows in the early part of the year and more formally with eventing since mid-August.

He had two rides, Doon Da Vinci and GFL Lynara Hot Topic, in the EI90 at both Hazeldene 3 and Finvoy, showing marked improvement to be placed with both mounts at the latter venue, and partnered the same two to finish first and sixth in the 23-runner EI90 at Glenpatrick last Saturday.