Showjumping success keeps coming for Sussex sisters
Lottie and Kitty Adams will compete for Great Britain in Linz, Austria
In a remarkable achievement for the Mid Sussex sisters, both Lottie (14) and Kitty (12) have climbed the British Showjumping League tables and have demonstrated exceptional talent at the Pony of the Year Show (POYS), securing their spots, Lottie as a team member and Kitty as an individual to represent Great Britain in the upcoming Nations Cup held in Linz, Austria.
This will be Lottie’s second season competing as part of the team with her bay nine-year-old mare, Khaleesi O.L (Betty), and Kitty's debut as an individual with her chestnut nine-year-old mare Goldust V (Babs).
This selection for Team GB marks a significant milestone in both riders' careers and represents years of dedicated training and preparation.
Both Lottie and Kitty compete weekly in local Senior British Showjumping competitions, with the aim of jumping double clear rounds and securing top placings.
Since the 2024 Children on Horses European Championship, where Lottie helped her team win gold, she has gone on to win the 2024 Stoner Jewellers 1.20m Open at Hickstead and hopes to continue to place this year again.
The family made the decision in 2022 to leave the mainstream school system and home-educate both girls due to learning-difficulty needs not being met. This has also allowed the sisters to focus on producing their horses and competing professionally as seniors while following a child-led learning structure.
Home tutors work with the girls on maths, English, science, IT, art and subjects relevant to their careers such as marketing, public speaking and personal relations with sponsors and the press.
The sisters will now focus on their international competitions taking them to Austria to kick-start the season, where they'll compete against top young riders and Teams from across the world.
Their selection not only highlights their individual talents but also demonstrates the strength of British youth equestrian sport.
Keep an eye on the Adams social media channels for exclusive behind-the-scenes content as Lottie and Kitty prepare for their upcoming competitions. – @AdamsEquestrian – and if you would like to support Adams Equestrian by donating to their Go Fund Me visit https://gofund.me/e9dc34f7
Donations will be used to help cover travel expenses and many of the costs which come with competing internationally for Great Britain.