On a bitterly cold afternoon we were second best to a classy Horris Hill outfit. It was a very enjoyable occasion and should prove a beneficial experience for this young team. Markus Braadlie was, again, our outstanding performer.

Stableford Competition: 

Horris Hill 99

Pinewood 69

Well done to everyone who took part. All the children gave of their best and many realised that they have it within to overcome a challenge with a little support and will power.  Photos from the event can be viewed in the Sports Gallery, the photos were taken by Tracy Dening-Smitherman, who can be contacted on familyds@btinternet.com.

The overall results are as follows:

1st: Motcombe

2nd: Melchet

3rd: Postbridge

4th: Farnborough

Individual results for first place:

Year 3 Girls: Kitty Dodd-Noble

Year 3 Boys: Tom Gardener

Year 4 Boys: Ned Corfield

Year 4 Girls: Christa Cripwell

Year 5 Boys: Harry Brooks

Year 5 Girls: Daisy Prichard-Jones

Year 6 Girls: Jessica Tregoning

Year 6 Boys: Milo Brooks

Year 7 Boys: Reuben Arkwright

Year 7 Girls: Libby Rowe

Year 8 Girls: Katie Meehan

Year 8 Boys: Harrison Baker

Photos of the event will be available shortly.

As one of the youngest teams in the class Pinewood had their work cut out in the finals of the mini show jumping competition at the national championships this weekend.  The course was full up to height with some big spreads and together with a strong wind caused all sorts of problems.  However the Pinewoodians, cheered on by Mr Hoyland and a handful of supporters, were all very focused. 

Jess Tregoning started the team off with a beautiful clear, followed by Alex Norris with an unlucky 4 faults.  Ben Ryder then rode another clear round, with Honor McFarlane riding very positively for 4 faults, leaving us with a team total of 4.  This was easily good enough to ensure we were into the next round with the best 8 teams jumping again.

The second course was against the clock and a few poles rolled as the riders tried to go fast.  However, Honor rode the round of her life to come in with our only clear and ensuring we kept our 4^th placing!  A tremendous achievement against some strong opposition!  Jess also came in 8^th as an individual.

It was a very early start for those that had qualified for the Jumping With Style Championships the following day.  Sadly the team of Jess, Alex, Ben and Ryan Lockwood could not emulate their previous form with the only clear coming from Ryan, leaving the team unplaced.  However, Jess rode a stunning round with her second pony to come in 4^th individually.

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Congratulations to Jack Wright on being awarded a sports scholarship to Clifton College.