As the team chasing community prepares to get underway, H&H finds out what steps have been put in place to make the sport Covid-secure and talks to some of those involved...
The autumn team chasing season is set to start within weeks, in a Covid-secure manner, thanks to a “terrific effort” from all involved.
British Team Chasing (BTC) has announced its 2020 autumn calendar, which kicks off with the Warwickshire on 6 September.
BTC chairman Philip Cowen told H&H a “very nearly full calendar” has been put together, with a full complement of Covid-19 mitigation measures to ensure all involved are safe.
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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.
