The AIRC Team Show Jumping Championship reached its exciting conclusion at the Dublin Horse Show on Sunday, with Highland Lodge Riding Club taking the honours in a thrilling final.

The championship final saw nine teams battle it out in front of the Dublin Horse Show crowds, with riders producing some fantastic rounds and showcasing the skill, teamwork and determination that makes the AIRC Team Show Jumping Championship such a highlight of the year.

Highland Lodge finished on a team total of 14 faults to claim first place. The winning team was made up of Alison Harvey with Carneyhaugh Quantum, Chloe Dineen with Bunowen Scotty, Tara O’Sullivan with Rowanhill Master Clover and Molly O’Connor with Creevagh Fermiro.

Meath secured second place on 16 faults, with Coole Lane taking third on 16 faults, separated by time.

The final results were:

🥇 1st – Highland Lodge – 14 faults
🥈 2nd – Meath – 16 faults
🥉 3rd – Coole Lane – 16 faults
4th – Hollybrook – 18 faults
5th – Calliaghstown – 20 faults
6th – Carne – 20 faults
7th – Cheval – 24 faults
8th – Nephin – 28 faults
9th – Mill Road – 28 faults

A special congratulations go to Carne, who were awarded Best Turned Out Team, with their prize kindly sponsored by TopSpec. The award recognises the presentation, turnout and attention to detail of the team and their horses.

The championship was the culmination of a series of qualifiers held around the country, with Premier Performance Ireland kindly sponsoring the qualifying competitions.

The AIRC would like to extend its sincere thanks to Premier Performance Ireland for their generous support of the qualifiers and for helping make the series possible.

We would also like to extend our thanks to the Dublin Horse Show for hosting the championship and for providing such a fantastic setting for our riders to compete on this prestigious stage. A huge thank you also goes to all the officials, judges, stewards and volunteers who worked throughout the day to ensure the competition ran smoothly.

A huge congratulations to Highland Lodge on their championship win, and to all nine teams who qualified for and competed in the final at the Dublin Horse Show. The standard of riding was excellent, and every rider should be proud of their performance on such a prestigious stage.

Congratulations to all involved! 🏆🐴