Although times are undoubtedly very tough, there could be opportunities for the industry as people’s preferences and priorities change owing to the coronavirus. H&H speaks to riding schools, riders and industry experts to find out their views
THERE could be an opportunity for the equestrian industry in a post-Covid world, it is thought, as people’s lives and preferences are changing.
H&H has spoken to riding schools that enjoyed huge surges in interest after the initial lockdown, including Lavant House Stables in Chichester, and Wellington Riding in Hampshire.
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