A 15-YEAR-OLD Cleveland girl has qualified for the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead for the second year running.

Sally Jayne Adams from Whinney Hill near Stockton and her 148cm pony Baskin Ilex will take part in the JC final.

Sally finished second in the qualifier held at Stainsby Grange earlier this month when the pair were one of just three to jump clear in all three rounds.

Baskin Ilex was bought for Sally ten months ago as a novice with winnings of £100 and now has winnings of almost JA level.

The partnership has also qualified for the Blue Chip winter championships next month along with Sally's other ride, Stainsby Style.

Sally is trained by her brother James Adams, with extra help from international rider Joanne Tanfield.

This summer the winning pair are aiming at Foxhunter second rounds as well as Scope and BSJA festival finals