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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-09T08:30:35.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Pollyanna, show pony of the year in 1963, ridden by Aly Pattinson\n\n**Successful pony producer turned well-known and respected judge, Stuart Hollings, looks back on a _Horse & Hound_ show guide from 2000 and reminds us of showing’s influence on the careers of brilliant riders**\n\nI recently came across the Horse & Hound show guide dated 24 February 2000, with 192 pages to explore and containing articles on Team Jago, Lizzie Briant and judge Anne Hawkins. It was a bargain read at £1.65! Particularly fascinating was the fact that many of the topics therein have some relevance today. The report […]",
  "title": "Stuart Hollings: ‘Shows will definitely need your support even more this term’"
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