LITTLE Bromley’s Grace Smith made a good impression at the Indoor National Driving Trials Championships, in Bedford.

The 14-year-old performed well in a very strong class with her new horse Max, an 16.3hh KWPN gelding.

They were third in the dressage and third in the cones to lie third overnight before the obstacles.

Smith drove very well and Max responded to the big occasion.

But they were just pipped to fourth place overall, despite showing some very promising times in the obstacles.

The duo also recently competed in their first outdoor competition at Blandings Driving Centre.