Campaigners working to highlight riding schools’ desperate reality *H&H Plus*

H&H speaks to riding schools about the reality of a midwinter lockdown, as well as those campaigning and supporting them during this time of crisis

CAMPAIGNERS are working hard to highlight the desperate struggle faced by riding schools across the country during lockdown, and push for more support and reopening as soon as possible.

Centres that have not been able to operate fully for the best part of the year are having to fundraise to keep their heads above water. Unlike last spring when many horses could be turned out, this lockdown has come during the worst of the winter.

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Eleanor Jones

H&H news editor

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.