The last race of Cheltenham Festival Wednesday was also the last time out for two-time Grand National-winning hero Tiger Roll. It would have been the fairytale ending to his stellar career, had he and Davy Russell taken the Glenfarclas Chase, but it was not to be, as his stablemate Delta Work edged over the line in front. The pair walked to the winner’s enclosure together to huge cheers, as Tiger Roll burned bright on the racecourse for the last time.
A joint effort is being made to safeguard the future of our riding centres. Industry bodies have collaborated on the project, which aims to gather a picture of where the sector is and the challenges facing our schools, as “a viable future for our centres has never been more uncertain,” said British Equestrian head of participation Mandana Mehran Pour.
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Eleanor is an experienced journalist who spent over eight years working for local and national newspapers before joining H&H as news editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the truth, Eleanor has reported on all aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage rules to mules. Her sport of choice is showjumping, in which she competes her own horses, and she also enjoys reporting at local jumping shows through to international championships.
