THE final round of the Stepping Stones to Success League took place at Wexford Equestrian on Wednesday and there were no surprises when the winners of the Childéric Saddles-sponsored four and five-year-old classes and leagues were announced.

Unfortunately, there was a disappointing turnout for the finals even though points and a half were on offer and prizes in the two leagues went down to 10th place. It was raining too at times although efforts were made to keep the jumping judges, Ian Fearon and Britain’s Jennie Loriston Clarke, dry by moving one of the huts into the Derby Arena. The course designer, Dereck Hamilton, and builder, Pat Peare, had to take their chances with the rain.