NINE-YEAR-OLD Helen Smallwood, from Trimdon Station, won her show jumping final at this year's Royal Highland Show.
Helen was competing in the 128cm final and was one of the youngest competitors to have qualified.
She and her pony, Metric, delivered the only first-round clear.
Her father, Les, said it was a class in which nerves played a major part.
"Whilst obviously delighted to have won the championship, Helen said she was disappointed she wasn't able to have a go at the tight turns she had planned for the jump-off against the clock."
Daniel Neilson, from Loftus, took third place in the 138cm final on his pony Guinness Special.
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