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Caroline's Galloping Towards World Champion Success

Talented local horsewoman, and Academy staff member, Caroline Taylor could be off to Kentucky to take part in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in September.  

The 29-year-old from Olney has been selected as first reserve for the England team, and is hoping that she will be able to compete in the massive international event.

The World Equestrian Games are comprised of the world championships for eight equestrian sports and take place every four years.

"I'm really excited and can't believe that I could be taking part in such an amazing event," said Caroline, who is a PE teacher at The Milton Keynes Academy at Leadenhall.

Caroline first tried mounted games when she was just five years old and loved mastering horseback agility skills. "I just got addicted to the sport, and I try to spend as much time as I can training and competing with my horses Bluey and Trooper."

Students at The Milton Keynes Academy have been supporting their teacher's world championship dreams enthusiastically.  Principal Lorna Caldicott said: "Caroline is able to prove to young people that it's possible to reach the top by hard work and determination. We're hoping she can bring a horse into school to demonstrate her terrific skills."

Caroline has already represented England on several occasions and won the World Individual Equestrian Championships on three occasions.