Showing is at a crossroads amid increasing pressure, warns Simon Reynolds

Jo Bates riding ELUSIVE, during Count Robert Orssich Hack Championship at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the private grounds of Windsor Castle in Windsor in Berkshire in the UK between 10th-14th May 2017

Show horse producer Simon Reynolds believed rising costs is forcing competitors to make more selective decisions with greater pressure to deliver results at every outing

Behind the scenes, a challenge is growing that could shape the future of the sport. It is no secret that equestrianism is under increasing strain, whether through social licence concerns, equine welfare scrutiny, or financial pressure. The true cost of producing a horse to the top level has escalated sharply. For some, this is no […]