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Warning to judges about riders who are also friends

MORALS, scoring and social media were among the topics discussed at the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) 2023 judges’ conference.

Some 180 judges attended the conference on 11 February, which was followed by the society's AGM and awards.

Edward Young, BSPS council member and producer, spoke on the morals of judging.

“If you socialise with competitors, you could be perceived as a.

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