Bede’s Senior School’s Equestrian Team triumphed at the NSEA County Challenge Qualifier at Petley Wood EC in Battle, finishing first place and qualifying to represent East Sussex at the NSEA National County Show Jumping Championships in April 2019.

The team will also compete in the Show Jumping Finals at the Royal Windsor Horse Show next May.

Congratulations to the following Bede’s pupils who participated on the day: Ellie Wood, Bella McKeogh, Izzy Hopkins and Emma Jones.

Katy McKeogh, Equestrian Team Manager at Bede’s Senior School, said: “We are incredibly proud of the Bede’s team for their achievement, which is very well deserved and testament to their hard work, dedication to and enjoyment of the sport. We are so excited to be representing the School at these prestigious events next year, and for now are looking forward to getting back to training!”