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RHASS 11: Equestrianism and the Love of Horses
Published: 20 July 2020 at 02:30 Europe/London
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Equestrian events attract some of the biggest crowds at the Royal Highland Show, with top show jumpers, displays of Clydesdales, Shetlands and other breeds, as well as the frenetic and joyful activity of the Pony Club Games!
In this episode of OnFARM with RHASS, Anna delves into all things equestrian, and hears from breeders, judges and competitors at the very top of their discipline.
Contributors:
RHASS director Anne Logan
Catriona Willison from the Pony Club
Welsh pony breeder Tom Best from the Waxwing Stud
Highland Pony competitor, steward and judge Jo Jack
Angus and Stephen Lohoar from Drumcarrow Equestrian
Clydesdale breeder Ronnie Black from Newton of Collessie Farm
Farrier Ruaraidh Robb
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