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After spending the previous 12 months working hard at local venues to secure qualifications, it was finally time for our riders to take on the national stage at the NSEA National Schools Championships, held at Addington Manor, Buckinghamshire, from 16-18 October 2026. Unfortunately, a number of riders who had worked so hard to qualify were unable to attend due to other commitments. In addition, several of our older students completed their studies at the end of the 2025/26 ac

Felbridge, 27 September, provided the final opportunity for riders to secure qualification places for the NSEA National Championships 2026. The competition also provided an opportunity for students to qualify for the Grass Roots Regional Championships and Grass Roots Festival, both taking place next year. The day began brilliantly with Poppy OK, one of our youngest riders, producing a lovely clear round in the 40cm Grass Roots class to finish 4th, securing her qualification f

On Thursday 24th September, Hurst Equestrian hosted our annual Inter-Schools Show Jumping Competition at the iconic Hickstead Showground. Bathed in sunshine, the event welcomed riders from more than thirty schools and proved to be a fantastic day of sport, teamwork, and achievement. The competition opened with Class 1, the 45–50cm optimum time class, where riders could be led or assisted. Both Hurst teams delivered brilliant performances, with Hurst Red winning the class and

Over the weekend of the 12th and 13th of September Hurst pupils attended their first equestrian events of the new academic year. On the Saturday it was the turn of the Grass Roots riders, who had a very successful day at Beech Farm with many riders qualifying for the Grass Roots Regional Championships and NSEA Grass Roots Festival 2027. In the first class of the day Poppy OK finished 2nd and qualified, a very impressive result at her first show! The success continued through

On the 1st of September the 62nd edition of The Hurst College National Schools Jumping Championships took place at The All England Showjumping Course, Hickstead. The show had been postponed from June, as the original date fell during a red weather warning for severe heat. The day attracted riders from across the country, as well as a few from abroad, with two young riders who competed representing China an d France. The day started in rings 3 and 4, with Junior and Senior s

On 14 June, Hurst riders enjoyed a fantastic day of show jumping at Felbridge Showground, with every rider performing brilliantly. Their hard work was rewarded with an outstanding set of results, including multiple team and individual qualifications for the NSEA Championships in October. In the 80cm class, Hurst riders delivered a superb performance to finish on a score of zero, securing 2nd place and a team qualification. Congratulations to Amelia B, Rosie YJ, and Amelie P.

It was a busy May half-term for many of the Hurst Equestrian Team, who competed in a variety of shows across the holiday. Over the first weekend a number of riders represented Hurst at Hickstead, which you can read about here. However many students also competed outside of school events. Poppy L came 3rd at the Stonehall One Day Event on a very hot bank holiday Monday, riding her pony Sinbad. At Beech Farm Atticus AH and Lily had a fantastic show where they won both the 60cm

Over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, the NSEA held their championship show at Hickstead, for which students have spent the winter months earning their qualifications. On the Saturday, Hurst Equestrian had two teams stepping up: one in the Bloomfields Mini 70–75cm Team & Individual Eventers’ Challenge Championships, and another in the 1m Hickstead Elite Final. The day began with the Eventers’ Challenge Championships, where Amelia B, Ella S, and Amelie P tackled a demanding 16