Teenage showjumping star Holly Truelove will be representing Great Britain at the Opglabbeek Nations Cups in Belgium this week.

Holly (13), who lives in Worlaby near Brigg, has been selected as one of six riders in the Children section of the British Showjumping Team NAF Youth Squads.

She is sponsored by Lincoln-based building firm Truelove Property & Construction, and director Barrie Truelove owns her horse, an 11 year-old chestnut mare called Golly Girl.

The Children, Junior and Young Rider Nations Cups competitions all take place on Friday 12th May and the Children’s Grand Prix will be decided on Saturday 13th May.

“When I found out I’d been selected I was super excited – I actually screamed!” said Holly, who qualified after performing well at the Chepstow International Show at the beginning of May.

“I can’t wait to set off and get jumping. I know I’ll be nervous on the day but I’m really looking forward to it.

“After three weeks in Spain having good jumps at 1.30m with Golly Girl I feel that we’re both ready for this next step up. I’m hoping to jump clear rounds and that’s what it’s all about when it comes to the Nations Cup.

“We’ve got good riders and horses and the team is in a strong place so I think we could win it.”

Holly has previously competed with team GB aged 11 and 12 but being selected for Great Britain this week is her biggest achievement to date.

Notes to editors:

• British Showjumping’s Team NAF is sponsored by Natural Animal Feeds. For the latest updates once the competition is under way visit www.sentowerpark.com.
• The GBR showjumping teams are supported by the British Equestrian Federation’s World Class Programme and funded by UK Sport through the National Lottery. The Programme focuses on identifying talent, developing potential and maximising medal-winning performances on the world stage.
• Truelove Property & Construction is a family-owned and family-run business which first started building new homes in 1968
• Nine members of the Truelove family currently work in the business
• The company is also a major landowner and farms around 5,000 acres of arable land across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire
• To find out more visit www.trueloveproperty.co.uk, follow @trueloveprop01 on Twitter, search for Truelove Property & Construction Ltd on Facebook or follow @truelovelincoln on Instagram

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Jez Ashberry
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