Blue Peter presenter tries her hand at vaulting

Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton has been wowing the vaulting world with her gymnastic ability after winning a British Equestrian Vaulting (BEV) affiliated competition in April this year.

The presenter underwent three weeks of rigorous training with the BEV before taking part in the competition at Moulton College in Northamptonshire.

Speaking of her training, the agile presenter said, "I'm totally in awe of what those girls and boys can do on the back of a horse – jaw dropping is the best word for it."

The event was held as a fundraiser to support the British vaulting team and pay for their horse "Go for Gold" to be transported to Kentucky to represent Great Britain at the World Equestrian Games (25 September – 10 October).

You can watch the recording in autumn this year on Blue Peter.

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