Equestrian

Ballyclare High School has a committed equestrian show jumping team that competes in interschool leagues at venues like The Meadows Equestrian in Lurgan. Individuals and teams compete in varying levels at these events. Last year both teams were placed in the top 6 at the Meadows. We also aim to qualify for the All-Ireland Interschools Show Jumping Championships are held annually in Balmoral, with unique qualifying rules.

Competitions usually take place on Saturdays, although on occasion some may take place during the school day. Very much a family event, parents and pupils working with Ballyclare High School to be ambassadors in the equestrian sporting world.

With Ballyclare High School centered in the heart of an active equestrian community, our dynamic equestrians pride themselves on their achievements and turnout at competitions. Our riders have many sporting successes through Pony Club, Eventing Ireland, Dressage Ireland and Showjumping Ireland.

Eve Lindsay

Eve is an East Antrim Pony Club member where this summer she won the Area Eventing 90 on her pony Tom. They also won the Connemara Working Hunter qualifier for Balmoral Show and the Horse Sport Ireland DAFM 6/7 year old potential Event and Dressage pony.

Eve is also an Eventing Ireland member and in August 2025 was invited as part of Tiggy's Trust to compete at Scone Palace International (Scotland) where, she completed her first International event at CCI1

Annie Morrow

Annie has had a busy summer with East Antrim Pony Club where she has had the following successes on her pony Liberty's Benjamin.

1^st Pony Club NI PC80 Dressage
4^th Pony Club NI Novice Dressage
6^th Pony Club NI Tetrathlon

Annie also qualified for the Pony Club Championships in August in England for Dressage and Tetrathlon representing Northern Ireland. Her team finishing Team 5^th in Tetrathlon and Annie was individual 10^th in Freestyle Novice Dressage. Earlier this year she was Champion at the NI Festival in Cavan for Equitation

Penny Logan

Penny is also an East Antrim Pony Club and Showjumping Ireland member.

Penny came 6^th in the 138cm 1m team event, therefore qualifying for the Interpros in Barnadown this September 2025.

She also attended the National Pony Championships in Mullingar over the Summer.

Equestrian Gallery

Equestrian Showreel

Ballyclare High School’s equestrian show jumping team is showcased in this video compilation, highlighting the skill and dedication of our riders. Competing in interschool leagues at venues like The Meadows Equestrian, pupils participate individually and in teams, often achieving top placements.

The video also reflect our aim to qualify for the All-Ireland Interschools Championships, while celebrating the strong family and community involvement that underpins our successful and dynamic equestrian programme.