TAUNTON girl Victoria Squire has won the British Equestrian Trade Association's star prize – a luxury hamper with £1,500 worth of horsey goodies – in a competition at the Festival of British Eventing, Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire.

But there's a slight problem for Victoria, 12, who lives a stone's throw from Taunton Racecourse, after winning the prize draw for equestrian gear, clothing and equipment for horse and rider - she doesn't actually own a horse.

No doubt she will lavish the items on her grandfather's two retired racehorses, which she helps care for when she stays with him in Devon.

BETA executive director Claire Williams said: "We are delighted that Victoria has won the hamper and thrilled that it is going to such a good home.

"Her mother tells us that Victoria often rides a friend's pony and that she and her older sister, Amelia, love a hack on Exmoor, which is wonderful.

"We hope that she will enjoy all the fantastic prizes, which were kindly supplied by BETA members."