Equestrian
For students who have experience of working with horses and riding, and are able to transport their own horse(s), Woodbridge offers equestrian lessons and training for students from Prep through to Senior School and into Sixth Form.
Shows and competitions
The equestrian teams compete in many competitions across the country throughout the year. Through these shows and competitions, the School regularly qualifies for and participates in county championships, and our teams have reached championship finals consistently since 2013.
Riders from Woodbridge School regularly take part and compete in Show Jumping, Dressage, Eventers Challenge and Jumping With Style.
Weekly training
Our dedicated and successful Equestrian squad train weekly on a Tuesday evening at Suffolk Rural College and Beechwood Stables.
Notable achievements
NSEA Championships Hickstead May 2025
- 70 – 75 cm Eventer Challenge Champions, Grace 1st, Kirsty 2nd, Tati 3rd individual
- 80 – 85 cm Eventers Challenge Champions, Zac individual 1st
- County Dressage – 4th
- 80-85cm Eventers Challenge 5th
- 90-95cm Show Jumping 5th
- 90-95cm Eventers Challenge 8th
NSEA Championships Addington October 2024
- Regional Points League Show Jumping 4th
NSEA Championships Hickstead May 2024
- 80-85cm Eventers Challenge Champions, Harry individual 6th
- County Dressage 4th
- 1m Eventers Challenge, Katie individual 6th
- 70-75cm Eventers Challenge 7th
NSEA Championships Addington October 2023
- 70-75cm Show Jumping 4th
- 80-85cm Arena Eventing 5th
- 90-95cm Arena Eventing 5th
- Walk and Trot Intro C Dressage, India individual 5th
- Prelim 14 Dressage, Jasmine individual 6th
- 1.10m Arena Eventing, Ada individual 6th
- Regional Points League Show Jumping 7th
NSEA Hickstead May 2023
- 70-75cm Eventers Challenge Champions
- 70-75cm Show Jumping Champions
NSEA Championships Keysoe October 2022
- Regional Points League Showjumping Champions
- 1.10m Jumping with Style, individual Champion Eve
- 80-85cm Jumping with Style, Oscar individual 3rd
NSEA Championships Hickstead May 2022
- 70-75cm Eventers Challenge 4th, Zac individual 5th
- Winners of the Suffolk Regional Points League every year
Meet the staff
Alison Scahill
Head of Athletics
The Equestrian teams are managed by Alison Scahill, who has over 30 years’ experience teaching PE and Sport across all key stages; from Reception to Sixth Form, in the UK and abroad. She has also worked for eight years as a School Sports Co-ordinator, responsible for developing PE in Primary schools.
Jake Hall
Equestrian Coach
Jake runs a professional show jumping yard and has competed regularly for over 15 years to Foxhunter-level British Show jumping. Jake coaches from young/novice through to competitive British Show Jumping and British Eventing riders. Providing motivation for the young team coming through to train, he’s also responsible for working with students who wish to jump competitively, having vast experience of working with a range of horses and rider combinations.
Gill Daniell
Gill Daniell has a lifetime of experience in various equine disciplines, including showing, side saddle, and her passion – dressage, at which she continues to compete at Advanced Medium level.
Most Successful Championships to Date for Woodbridge Riders
Equestrian Show Jumping and Eventers Challenges Sees Qualification for Woodbridge Riders
Equestrian Success for Woodbridge at the NSEA Championships
Equestrian Qualifiers – November 2024
Want to see for yourself?
In addition to our open days, we welcome visits from parents and children looking for the right foundation for life ahead. We’ll be happy to show you around and answer any questions you have about our School, staff and the support we offer our students.