An innovative new jumping class could boost spectators and create a fresh market for 1.30m horses, suggests Carmen Edwards

PHARAOH R Michael WHYTE Science Supplements Speed Derby (Class 172) during The Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting held at The All England Jumping Course in Hickstead near Burgess Hill in West Sussex in the UK between 20-23rd June 2019

International rider Carmen Edwards believes “innovation can enhance the sport” after experiencing a new 1.30m competition with a twist – and calls for more people to “act like the farmers” to raise awareness of the welfare risks involved with long delays when transporting competition horses into and out of the UK

It’s difficult to argue that showjumping hasn’t become elitist when the costs are so astronomical. If you wanted to start out in another sport, you could buy a pair of football boots or a cricket bat and spend under £1,000 a year. For your average groom or rider, the sport doesn’t feel exclusive, but if […]