Horse & Hound

‘I’m gobsmacked by the standard’

polly.bryan@futurenet.com

@pollyrose21

THIS year’s Winter Dressage Championships have been so exciting. Last year’s championships were locked down under Covid restrictions and there were no tradestands. This year, with eased restrictions, I drove in and one of my first thoughts was “shops!”. Of course, Hartpury is such a lovely showground: well organised, horse-friendly, yet still adhering to Covid protocols. There are perfect, beautifully dressed arenas and lovely stewards – but there’s still a cactus on the corner of

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