Farewell to endurance stalwart Pat Conn

Pat Conn, former chef d’equipe of the Welsh endurance team, died on 7 November after a short illness.

Pat contributed greatly to the sport of endurance, serving on the committee of the Endurance Horse and Pony Society, before it merged to become Endurance GB in 2002, when she became a member of the board.

She organised many rides, including the Red Dragon Festival of Endurance

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