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Equestrianism has a role to play in London 2012 sporting legacy

World Horse Welfare annual conference looks ahead to the Olympic and Paralympics

• From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and The Rt Hon Hugh Robertson
• Published: 19 July 2012

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Minister for Sport and Olympics today told that equestrianism must make the most of the opportunity of London 2012 to build a lasting legacy for the sport.

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Other speakers at the event included, the World Horse Welfare President HRH The Princess Royal, who also sits on the board of the , racing journalist and broadcaster Alastair Down, World Horse Welfare바카라 사이트檚 Chief Executive Roly Owers, and their Chairman, Christopher Hall.

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Published 19 July 2012