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  "path": "/plus/opinion/showjumper-chris-smith-british-showjumping-riders-committee-925948",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-04T09:32:24.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.horseandhound.co.uk",
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  "textContent": "William Rekert and FIFTY SHADES OF GREY - winners of the Events Through a Lens Talent Seekers inc. 7 Year Old Championship during the Horse of the Year Show held at the NEC in Birmingham in UK between 8 -12 th October 2023\n\n**Chris Smith, an international showjumper as well as a producer of young horses and a highly respected coach, suggests some changes that could help British Showjumping keep riders on side**\n\nI was at Wales and West earlier this month and David Broome reminded me how, 49 years ago, he helped found the International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC), which represents showjumpers’ interests to the FEI. If there’s one thing I think British Showjumping (BS) would really benefit from at the moment, it’s a riders’ committee. This […]",
  "title": "‘We need better conversations and a riders’ committee,’ says showjumper Chris Smith"
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