The recently set up Pegasus Riding Club (pegasusridingclub@gmail.com) has just held its first show-jumping championship event for the season at the Tal-Magħtab Equestrian Centre.

Four other similar events are scheduled for the year during which riders will be vying for championship points.

Over 40 riders, hailing from different clubs, took part, jumping in eight different classes, starting from 50cm and going up to 120cm.

Most of the classes were closely-contested with quite a few jump-offs being required to determine winners. A jump-off is necessary when riders finish equal on points.

“The first local championship of the season was a great success. Apart from the enthusiasm shown, the calibre of the riders has increased from the past season,” David Restall, president of the Pegasus Riding Club, said.

“We, as a committee, are very much looking forward to the continuation of the season’s local show jumping championships.”

Results
50cm (adults): 1. Matthew Sammut (Prince).
60cm (juniors): 1. Celine Schmid (Tuta), 2. Corrine Gauci (Major).
60cm (adults): 1. Gail Aquilina (Blue), 2. Joe La Rosa (Sundancer).
70cm (juniors): 1. Sarah Briffa (Major), 2. Saveria Cremona (Tony).
70cm (adults): 1. Tommy Xuereb (Vito), 2. Maria Vella-Galea (Daffyd), 3. Joanna le Grand (Matur).
80cm (junior): 1. Luke Gauci (Storm).
80cm (adults): 1. Alexia Attard (Kenzho), 2. Claudio Borg (Kem-ma), 3. Joanna le Grand (Matur).
90cm (juniors): 1. Redeemer Attard (Polo).
90cm (adults): 1. Claudio Borg (Rose), 2. Claudio Borg (Kemma).
100cm (juniors): 1. Redeemer Attard (Roi Daaly).
100cm (adults): 1. Claudio Borg (Rose).
Class 110cm (junior riders): 1. Desiree Schmid (Love Parade).
Class 120cm (junior riders): 1. Desiree Schmid (Love Parade).