World famous horse racing events like Cheltenham Festival and the Grand National are generating interest in the sport of horse riding, with riding schools in Gloucestershire reporting an increase in young people wanting to take up the sport after these events. The Cheltenham Festival and the Grand National draw in hundreds of thousands of visitors to Gloucestershire, a county with a rich history in the horse racing industry. Sarah Everitt from Foxcote House Livery Yard & Riding School believes that the racing industry’s efforts to attract more young people to races are also leading to an increase in interest in riding and lessons.
The Cheltenham Festival recently took place, and the Grand National race is set to happen later today, drawing attention to the sport of horse racing on a global scale. Riding schools in Gloucestershire are seeing a positive impact from these events, with more young people showing interest in taking up riding and lessons. The industry’s focus on attracting a younger audience to races is leading to a flow of interest into riding and lessons, according to Sarah Everitt from Foxcote House Livery Yard & Riding School.
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