A LUDLOW rider has won her place representing England at a major international competition.

Amber Lewis, who is just eight years old, had been selected to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships.

The event will take place on August 10 and 11 in Kilkenny, Ireland.

The Home International Endurance Championship is a highly anticipated annual competition that brings together teams from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland to showcase their equestrian prowess.

Amber, who is the team’s youngest member, has been successfully competing in Pony Club endurance aboard her pony, Glenlichd Gala Day, a 12.2hh Welsh pony.

Pony Club works closely with the three governing bodies for Endurance (EGB, SERC, and ILDRA) to provide members with plenty of opportunities to take part in the sport, as well as running some of their own events.

There are four main levels of endurance within the Pony Club: grassroots, novice, intermediate, and open. Some rides may also put on additional rides over shorter distances for younger, or lead rein riders.

Amber, who is new to the sport said she is "super excited to be able to take part in such an exciting event", and hopes her participation will encourage other young riders to give endurance a go.”

Bella Fricker, the chef d’equipe of the England squad, said. “We are delighted with our final team. With such a huge pool of talent to choose from, the selection wasn’t easy. We have every confidence in the squad’s ability to tackle the Irish terrain, particularly with such established combinations to represent us.”

The Endurance GB International Committee extends its best wishes to the entire England Squad as they embark on this thrilling journey to the Home International Championships.

If you would like to support the England endurance team, visit their crowdfunding page here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/england-team-home-international-fundraising?exp=exp-pledge&expv=A