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How quarantine will affect British riders

ELITE riders returning from competing abroad in countries not on the list of UK “travel corridors” are strongly urged to test clear for coronavirus twice before returning to competition, but they can apply for an exemption to allow them to continue to compete rather than completely self-isolate.

British and British-based eventers and showjumpers were competing in France last week when it was announced that the country was to be removed from the UK’s quarantine-exempt list.

The announcement at 11pm French time on 13 August said those returning to the UK after

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