Darren Edwards: Stakeholders are critical to pointing *H&H Plus*

I was honoured to be invited to the Fernie Hunt Supporters’ Association annual dinner recently to speak about my racing exploits and career in he saddle.

In a room filled primarily with landowners, farmers and hunting folk, I was reminded how critical these stakeholders are to our sport and how often they do not get the recognition they really deserve.

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