John Taylor: Riders tend to vote with their feet *H&H Plus*

It has been a busy winter, and in addition to attending two junior premier shows at South View, I have also officiated at four other winter classics around the country. This has been one of the best supported, with quality riders and a good calibre of horses.

While recent storms have created havoc across the country, Cheshire remained one of the least affected counties, although the temporary stable field here has suffered.

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