Horse & Hound

‘Emerging nations need a voice, too’

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I’VE been reflecting on the proposals put forward by the International Dressage Riders Club, as discussed by Carl Hester in this column last month (3 February). These include suggesting a return to four riders on Olympic teams (which would mean fewer nations in the competition) and giving the current strongest nations more influence in decisions regarding the sport.

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