WILTSHIRE teenager Jessica Mendoza has been selected for Team Fairfax-sponsored Great Britain's squad for the FEI Children, Junior and Young Rider European Jumping Championships in Italy next month.

The 18 year old, from Tockenham, will partner 13 year old brown mare Spirit T, co-owned by mum Sarah and John Roberts, in Arrezzo at the event from July 22-27.

The competition starts on Wednesday, July 23 with team medals being decided on Friday, July 25 and individual medals on Sunday, July 27.

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