Ellesmere College riders secured three national team titles during an impressive showing at the National Schools Equestrian Association UK National Showjumping Championships.
The Shropshire school was crowned champion in three of the four fixed-height classes at the event, held at Addington Equestrian Centre in Buckinghamshire on October 17 and 18.
Ellesmere won the 70cm, 80cm and 1m team competitions, while its riders also secured a series of individual podium places.
Grace McKerchar won the 90cm individual title and finished runner-up in the 80cm class.
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Jasmine Newsman took second place in the 1.20m individual competition and finished fourth in the 1.10m event.
Ellesmere also secured second place in the Mixed Height RPL UK competition and finished sixth in the 90cm team event.
The championships represent the pinnacle of schools equestrian sport in Britain, with more than 1,200 horses and riders competing from schools across the UK.
Jonathan Shaw, head of Ellesmere College, said: "This truly is an astonishing achievement.
"The pupils absolutely dominated the competition and came home with more silverware than they have ever achieved at this event in the past.
"The hard work and perseverance has really paid off with success across multiple disciplines, combining skill, composure, and teamwork throughout.
"We believe this will be just a stepping stone to even more success in the future."
Ahead of the championships, Ellesmere pupils were mentored by former student and Team GB international showjumper Carmen Edwards, who provided access to his facilities and professional advice.
They were also coached by Polly Stockton, a former member of the British World Class Performance squad and the college's current showjumping coach.
Christopher Horrocks, director of sport at Ellesmere College, said: "Polly Stockton has serious riding and showjumping acumen, having our students coached by her is a huge coup.
"Moreover, the fact Carmen wanted to help prepare our pupils for the event says so much about the investment he still has in Ellesmere and showjumpers of the future.
"These two benefits, as well as an incredible amount of hard work and practice, while continuing with their school work, from our pupils was the perfect recipe for their well-deserved success."
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