Excitement is building at Ballymoney High School as the school’s talented showjumping team prepares to return to Balmoral Show on Saturday 16th May to defend their prestigious schools showjumping title.

Leading the team is captain Megan Rouke, alongside Miley Rouke, Taylor Barkley and Perrie Barkley, two sets of sisters and a pair of cousins whose remarkable teamwork and determination saw them claim victory in spectacular style last year.

Now, the girls are aiming to recreate that unforgettable success on one of the biggest stages in schools equestrian sport.

Their journey back to Balmoral has been months in the making.

Excitement is building at Ballymoney High School as the school’s talented showjumping team prepares to return to Balmoral Show on Saturday 16th May to defend their prestigious schools showjumping title.

placeholder image — Excitement is building at Ballymoney High School as the school’s talented showjumping team prepares to return to Balmoral Show on Saturday 16th May to defend their prestigious schools showjumping title.

Since qualifying in February at Hazeldene Farm in Ballynahinch, the team has dedicated countless hours to training and preparation, balancing commitment, hard work and passion in pursuit of another championship performance.

Winning the title last year was a tremendous achievement for Ballymoney High, and anticipation is high as the school community prepares to cheer the team on once again in their bid to bring the cup home for a second consecutive year.

Mrs Logan, equestrian teacher at Ballymoney High School, said: “We are all tremendously proud of these four athletes.

“Their dedication, teamwork and determination have been outstanding, and the whole school community wishes them every success for what is sure to be a very exciting and memorable day at Balmoral.”