A NANTWICH rider is to travel to Oxfordshire to compete in international horse trials.

Hannah Bate from Ravensmoor will take part in the Blenheim Petaplan International event which runs from today until Sunday September 10.

She will join leading riders from 12 nations as well as four other Cheshire riders.

The jumps Hannah will have to tackle have been designed by the man responsible for the Sydney Olympics course.

The winner of the event is also to receive £6,000 as well as the Horse and Hound Trophy.

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