A young showjumper pulled off a faultless performance at the Home Pony International and managed to scoop a team gold for England and a solo win in the 128cm Grand Prix.

Eloise Squibb, from Brentwood, performed at The English Home Pony 2017 event at Southview Equestrian Centre, Cheshire, and this was the third time this year that she has been selected to represent her country.

Eloise, 12, who is in her second year at Brentwood School, rode two beautiful clear rounds in the half-term competition to help England win the coveted gold medal.

She then went on to take the 128cm Grand Prix crown on the same pony, Wyndham Tom Thumb, jumping three clear rounds with a super-fast jump off.

A keen and dedicated rider, Eloise sometimes trains at 6am before heading off to School.

Proud mum, Sarah Squibb, said: “We are bursting with proud at Eloise’s successful year; qualifying for every major final possible, being selected three times to represent her country and winning two big Grand Prix finals.

“We are also proud of how Eloise balances her showjumping and school work, her grades are excellent and she really does work hard all round.”

Eloise started riding  when she was only six year old and joined the BSJA (British Showjumping Association) when she was 10 .

Eloise, who also rides for the National Champions, Brentwood School Equestrian Team, is now busy training for Olympia in December where she will be joined by her 10 year-old sister, Tia Squibb.

Headmaster Ian Davies said: “This is really excellent news. All of us at the School are very proud of Eloise's achievements.”