Third time lucky for Exeter School equestrians

Exeter School equestrians are celebrating a second team entry into the National Schools Equestrian Association (NSEA) Finals at Hickstead plus an individual pupil qualified for the prestigious Arena Eventing Competition.

Megan Bailey, Alice Bailey, Olivia Eden and Izzy Kekwick competed in the 80/85cm class at Bicton on 11 February coming second out of 60 individual competitors. This qualifies them for the Finals in May.

Exeter Junior School pupil Eliza Heard was successful in the 70/75cm individual class and her second place also puts her into the National Finals.

The independent school for boys and girls aged 7 - 18 recently qualified for the National Team Show Jumping Championships at Bury Farm on 21-23 April.

The 90cm team, consisting of Megan Bailey, Alice Bailey, Olivia Eden and Sophie Walker, beat over 50 competitors from a large number of South West Schools, at Bicton's Show jumping Competition, to secure their place in the Final.

The 90/95cm team, comprised of Olivia Eden, Celia Nowill, Emily Rix and Alice Bailey, also look forward to competing in the National Arena Eventing Finals at Hickstead on the weekend of 28 May.

Team Manager Alison Bailey said she was very proud of the children and what they have achieved.

"They are great ambassadors for the school and we are all delighted to have the opportunity to represent their school at the Nationals. I will have everything crossed for them!"