‘Rules should be informed, practical, and evidence-based’ says Rebecca Penny after NPS outlaws a certain noseband

Mia Whitaker and BROUGHTON JACK JONES in The UKPH/Anthony Evans Insurance Young Riders M & M Supreme Championship at The Agria Royal International Horse Show, The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, Sussex, United Kingdom. July 23rd 2025 ~ MANDATORY Credit Elli Birch/Bootsandhooves - NO UNAUTHORISED USE - 07745 909676

Rebecca Penny shares her thoughts on new classes and tack rule changes as the new showing season gets underway

Finally, it feels like we are getting a break from the relentless rain, and a new season is fast approaching. With it comes change, some of it a positive step forward, and some of it more contentious. I fully support rules that protect equine welfare, yet not every update inspires confidence. On the positive side, […]