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Some of Hurst’s youngest riders produced outstanding results at the Grass Roots South East Regional Final held at Felbridge Showground. The day began with Willow I, riding Daisy in the assisted section. They delivered a brilliant clear round with an excellent style score, securing 1st place and winning the final. A fantastic achievement. Next up was Maggie H in the 40cm led section riding Louie. She also jumped clear and scored strongly, earning a superb 2nd place finish. A b

Sunday 22 March saw thirteen Hurst students head to Coombelands Equestrian for a packed day of qualifying classes across multiple championships. With opportunities to secure places in the Grass Roots Final, the Regional Points League Individual Championship, the New Windsor Challenge, and the Hickstead Elite Finals, the pressure was on - and Hurst riders rose to the occasion. The day began brilliantly with Maggie H securing 5th place in the opening class, earning her qualific

On  Sunday, 15 March, Hurst Equestrian riders were out in force across the South East, delivering an impressive set of results. At Duckhurst Farm in Kent, Rosanna A competed at an NSEA compeition, winning the 70cm class and securing her individual qualification for the NSEA National Championships in October. Rosanna after winning the 70cm. Meanwhile, three riders represented Hurst at the Lingfield College Show held at Felbridge Showground, West Sussex. Amelie P stormed to vic

It was a successful February Half Term for the Hurst Equestrian Team, with riders attending two shows and bringing home an impressive collection of rosettes and qualifications. On 15 February, pupils travelled to Coombelands Equestrian for the NSEA Eventers Challenge qualifiers. Hurst riders competed in the 70cm class and achieved outstanding results. The team won the class, securing qualification for the Eventers Challenge Final in May 2026 at Hickstead Showground. Congratul

On the 4 th  of January, 2026, the Hurst Equestrian Department added a new event to the calendar – The Hurst College New Year Fun Show held at Hascombe Farm Equestrian Centre. Despite some challenges, with temperatures dropping well below freezing the night before, the show was a huge success. With over 130 rounds jumped and almost 100 riders, it was a very busy day! The first class was a 40cm non-competitive clear round. Riders could be led or assisted, allowing for young an

The Hurst Equestrian Team finished off a very successful 2025 with another great show. Many of our Grass Roots riders headed to Felbridge Equestrian Centre on the 7 th  of December for some qualifying classes. In the 50cm optimum time class both Hurst riders rode lovely double clears. Lucy O’s fantastic round was sadly too fast for the optimum time, however Atticus AH’s stylish round was only a few seconds off, resulting in him finishing in 6 th  place and qualifying for the

On the 16 November some of Hurst Equestrian’s youngest riders headed to Sands Farm for a NSEA Grass Roots Show Jumping competition. In the 50cm class the team finished in 3 rd  place, qualifying them for the Grass Roots Regional Championships. Well done Willow I, Atticus AH, and Sienna P. Willow jumped a lovey clear, finishing in 7 th  place individually, only just missing out on a rosette and qualification by one placing. Hurst riders achieved even greater success in the 60c

After a year of hard work in qualifying classes, Hurst students proudly represented the college at the NSEA Championships held at Addington Manor, Buckinghamshire. Seven teams and twenty individual combinations contested titles across all four disciplines - showjumping, dressage, combined training, and jumping with style. With qualifications for championships at every height available, from 70cm to 1.20m, the four-day event was packed with action. Thanks to the commitment and