Horse & Hound

Riders test new ideas to help support costs of top horses

RIDERS are embracing fresh approaches to make involvement in competition horses more affordable. The reality of rising costs and a desire to push horse sport forward are the drivers.

Syndicates are nothing new, but what is noticeable is the growth and diversification in this area, particularly for sport horses.

Five-star event rider Imogen King (nee Murray) hopes to launch a package, inspired by racing clubs, called “Pumba’s Pals”.

“We’re trying to do something a bit different to encourage people

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