‘X Factor with Horses’: could a talent-spotting series help support new stars?

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Could an X Factor-style series help to find and develop the next generation of talent in equestrian sport?

H&H dressage columnist Pammy Hutton raised the suggestion in a recent column, and has shared more details on her idea for “X Factor with Horses”.

“We need an X Factor-type operation, perhaps at four or five big centres around the country, with everything from liberty horses to scurry driving on the programme,” said Pammy, in her exclusive H&H column.

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