Kilgraston Scottish Schools Equestrian Championships 2022
Sunday 6th March 2022 saw the Kilgraston Scottish Schools Equestrian Championships return to the events calendar after a year off due to COVID, and it was the biggest competition to date. With over 150 horse and rider combinations and 330 entries, there was 10 hours of dressage and showjumping running simultaneously across 3 arenas.
Thanks must go to Briagha, Fiona and Beth from the equestrian team for overseeing stewarding, Ms Curtis and her team for running the secretary’s office, Upper Sixth’s riding captains Tegan and Anna, Ms Carden for bringing the boarders and the SLT for handing out prizes.
Kilgraston riders were out in force with 14 teams entered on the day with some great results.
* Naomi, Rosie and Florence, all Upper Second, won Class 2 dressage and were third in the 55cm showjumping
* Dressage highlights included Upper Four’s Lucy coming 2nd in Class 3 dressage and the team of Hannah and Olivia, both Lower Four, together with Upper Four’s Lucy, and Kiki from Lower Sixth came 2nd in the teams section. Upper Sixth’s Tegan came 4th in the Novice dressage and the team of Tegan, Charlotte, Flora and Erin came 3rd.
* Show jumping highlights included a team WIN in the the 90cm for Charlotte and Flora, both Upper Fifth, together with Jessica and Erin both Lower Sixth, and many placing across the board for Mellissa, Hannah, Jessica, Lucy and team placings in every class.
A huge well done to all the girls that took part and helped and supported on the day.