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Royal Windsor M&M judge Clare Dew: ‘I’m not there to judge a hack class’ *H&H Plus*

*Opinion*
Alex Robinson Alex Robinson

    • Clare Dew reflects on this year’s M&M ridden classes at Royal Windsor, which she judged alongside Ruth Newman

    IT was an honour and privilege to judge the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) Heritage mountain and moorland (M&M) ridden classes at the 2021 Royal Windsor Horse Show, especially in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen.

    After 18 months of cancelled events and no major shows, to see Royal Windsor in all its glory, including the fabulous backdrop with tradestands and spectators, was a breath of fresh air and life felt normal for a day. For once, the weather forecast of heavy rain and thunderstorms proved inaccurate and it stayed dry.

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    This exclusive column will also be available to read in this week’s Horse & Hound magazine, on sale Thursday 8 July

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    Alex Robinson
    Alex Robinson

    Freelance equestrian journalist
    Born and raised in the Lake District, Alex has grown up on the showing scene. She has qualified and competed ponies at the Royal International, Horse of the Year Show and Olympia and has first-hand knowledge of the current issues in the showing world as well as the horses, ponies and riders who compete in the sport. Alex joined H&H in January 2018 as showing editor, cementing its place as the leading equestrian publication for both showing reports and current showing news in the UK. She moved on in October 2024 to pursue other opportunities, but continues to write for us on a freelance basis.
    Alex Robinson