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    Pizazz or temperament? Considering the future of the ridden show pony

    Jul 07, 2022 3 minutes
    By ELEANOR JONES
    Edited by Eleanor Jones
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    BREEDING for temperament over “pizazz”, and taking a leaf out of racing’s book on aftercare were suggested as the way forward for plaited show ponies.

    Speaking at The Showing Council’s summer conference on 28 June, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher spoke of her concerns and possible solutions.

    Ms Hamilton-Fletcher, a vet, competitor and coach, who was involved in affiliated showing for years, gave a presentation on “Suitability of show riding ponies and their life after showing”.

    “I see things

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