YOUNG rider Tom McEwen has achieved an "inspiring" second win in the Bishop Burton U25 CCI***.

Mr McEwen took his second Bramham title in a tough final phase for the young riders contesting the conclusion of the competition with no clear rounds in the showjumping.

Winning before in 2013, Mr McEwen had two fences in hand going into the showjumping ring and just rolled a pole to finish on 46.8 penalties aboard Frank and Jane Inn’s Toledo De Kerser.

Mr McEwen said: "He’s a real good horse and really deserves it. He's a very exciting future prospect.

"It’s the first time he’s had a rail down this year so I’m annoyed at myself for that but he’s been phenomenal all week.

"I love this place and it really suits him. We’ll be looking at Pau or Burghley with him this autumn; he’s a superstar of a horse."

Finishing second was Sam Ecroyd, 19 on his own gelding Wodan III, who said: "I came with low expectations as it’s our first time at this level and I had no idea how we’d run. I hope to come back next year, it’s the nicest cross-country course I’ve ever ridden round and it really encourages positive riding."

Up and coming rider, 24-year-old Emily Pragnell, who is based near Lincoln, had just four faults on Maxine and Dennis Pragnell’s and her own DHI Beaunesse to zoom up the leaderboard to finish in third place.

She said: "I wasn’t expecting this at all, the goal was just to complete here as it’s our first CCI***."

Jeanette Dawson, principal and chief executive of Bishop Burton College, commended Tom and the riders on their performance.

"The Bishop Burton U25 CCI*** is always wonderful to watch as it really challenges young riders to perform to their absolute best," she said.

"Tom’s performance, along with his fellow riders, is testament to the hours and hours of training that goes into perfecting such a high level of equestrianism.

"The CCI*** is a fantastic section as it gives young riders the platform to really step up their game. As a leading equestrian college, we are proud to support this event, which gives young people the opportunity to compete at such a prestigious event."