Bella Hadid's 'Ultimate Goal' Is To Compete In The 2016 Olympics

She's been making a serious name for herself this fashion month and now Bella Hadid has revealed a surprising new fact about herself: she's training for the 2016 Olympic Games.

In a new interview with Porter magazine, the 18-year-old younger sister of Gigi Hadid, has been riding horses since she was three and is hoping to represent the United States in Rio de Janeiro next year.

"My devotion stemmed from my mum's love of horses. I have been riding since I could walk and the fact that my mum knew everything about horses really helped my passion grow."

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Bella Hadid has revealed she hopes to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games in Equestrian. Photo: BellaHadid.com

The award-winning, nationally ranked equestrian is hoping to compete in three categories: eventing, jumping, and dressage.

Hadid, who walked in a number of high-profile shows during Fashion Month including Diane Von Frstenberg, Kanye West, Marc Jacobs and Moschino, spoke about her love of horses and how riding helps keep her grounded.

"You know how every model is like, 'I do yoga.' Well, I find horses have the same effect."

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Bella walking the runway for Diane Von Furstenberg at New York Fashion. Photo: BellaHadid.com

"You have to put your ego aside and concentrate on making the horse do the things you want it to do, and move in the way you want it to move."

This is the first time Bella has spoken so openly about her love of equestrian, however her bio on her official website states representing the United States in the 2016 Olympics as her "ultimate goal".

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Bella and Gigi Hadid both share a love of horses thanks to their famous mum. Photo: BellaHadid.com

A note from her famous mum, former model Yolanda Foster, says "her devotion to her horses seems to be her top priority".

It turns out big sister Gigi is also a keen rider, although she no longer competes.