A TEENAGE rider from Wilton Hunt Pony Club received national acclaim for her horse riding talent on pony Gunner.

Bethany Puzio, 15, was invited to British Connemara Pony Society (BCPS) Annual Awards in Birmingham where she was revealed as the winner of the 2014 Performance Championship.

The event is based on points gained over 12 months at affiliated competitions in a range of disciplines, including dressage, show jumping, showing and eventing with bonus points for qualification/success at national or championship level.

Bethany and Gunner finished more than 4,000 points ahead of their nearest rival to complete a hat-trick of national titles.

The South Wilts pupil also won the Junior Rider Trophy.