Sportsmanship at its very best
Published Date:
15 August 2008
SPORTSMANSHIP ruled at Hickstead's National Schools and Pony Club Jumping Championship – and it made Hurstpierpoint College's first year of sponsoring the 44-year-old event worthwhile, according to headmaster Tim Manly.
It also helped that the school's first team to challenge for the junior championship managed to finish in equal second place behind Queen Margaret's School, York.
"Sportsmanship at its very best was the hallmark of the day," he said.
"What impressed me most was the terrific spirit shown by everyone. Every competitor had worked extremely hard and foregone a great deal to achieve the standard required to represent their school or club at this great national event.
"Yet, whatever their result on the day, all were generous in their support and praise for those against whom they were competing."
The Hurstpierpoint College Preparatory School team had the best of help to get there. Ellie Brown, daughter of Hickstead director and show secretary Lizzie Bunn, rode a horse owned by her uncle, international showjumper Shane Breen.
For full story, picture and results see West Sussex Gazette, Sussex Horse World, August 20
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15 August 2008 4:07 PM
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