CHINESE rider Alex Hua Tian has won a prestigious event on British soil.

Riding Don Geniro, Knutsford-based Hua Tian, 25, made history at leg two of the Event Rider Masters by becoming the first Chinese equestrian to win at three-star international level on British soil at the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials.

Olympics-bound Hua Tian, who finished in last place in the first competition of the series at the Chatsworth International Horse Trials, reversed this form with faultless showjumping and cross-country rounds to finish on their dressage mark of 40.1.

“I can’t believe it, we were dead last at Chatsworth and to be here and win is extraordinary,” said Hua Tian.

“Don is an exceptional horse and this win is a huge credit to all of my team.

"To represent my country in such an international field is amazing. I believe eventing is experiencing a renaissance, the level of competition among all the competitors in this Olympic year is incredible.”