Kirsty Ahern (above) had an excellent win at the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead last weekend. The 15-ytear-old South Craven School pupil was riding Mrs H Bosomworths Hampton Prince of Thieves.

Her parents own the recently opened Aireview Equestrian Cente at Long Lee. She also competes and produces Mrs P Taylor's HolyOake Genevieve and will be contesting with both ponies on the County circuit in the hope of qualifying for Wembley later in the season.