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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-11T09:30:45.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.horseandhound.co.uk",
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  "textContent": "Much is lost by dismissing “older age” riders, says Pammy Hutton.\n\n**International trainer and competitor Pammy Hutton FBHS on being written off by younger riders and toxic visa issues facing those coming to Britain for training**\n\nMany moons ago, I hung over a fence alongside a very good-looking man as we watched a prix st georges test. “I’m nervous,” I told the handsome stranger, who admitted he was too. We were both about to attempt our first test at this level. Later, I asked around to put a name to this […]",
  "title": "‘Framing older age as the underdog is not good for our sport,’ warns Pammy Hutton after being asked if she still rode ‘at her age’"
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