Gemma Owen's dressage boss speaks out on her return after Love Island stint

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Gemma Owen could be set for a career change after appearing on Love Island but the British Dressage association are hoping she continues in the sport.The daughter of Michael Owen entered the ITV2 dating show villa earlier this month, informing everybody that she was an international dressage star.Last week, it emerged that the 19-year-old had won just three out of 39 global competitions that she has competed in.Now, the Chief Executive of British Dressage has shared his views on Gemma entering Love Island which continues throughout the summer months.Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star, Jason Brautigam said: "We are fully supportive of Gemma and wish her all the best of luck in Love Island.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars?

Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.com"Gemma is a very successful dressage rider, representing Great Britain on our Junior team at the FEI Under 21 European Championships in Oliva, Spain last year, as well as finishing runner-up in our Young Rider class at the 2021 British Dressage National Championships."We very much hope Gemma will continue to pursue her burgeoning career in dressage after her time on Love Island and we are sure the equestrian community will be fully behind her."Meanwhile, fans of the hit ITV2 programme have recently claimed they are watching "The Gemma Show" due to the horse lover receiving a lot of air time.Her world was recently rocked when her ex-boyfriend, rugby player Jacques O'Neill entered the famous Majorca villa.But fans think that his entrance was staged, claiming Gemma already knew about her former flame walking into the villa.Taking to Reddit, one eagle-eyed viewer wrote: "Something makes me feel this is staged by what Gemma has just.