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The Duchess attends the London International Horse Show
17th December 2009
The Duchess of Cornwall tonight met representatives of charities she is associated with during a visit to the London International Horse Show.
Her Royal Highness representatives from The Brooke, which works to alleviate the suffering of horses and donkeys overseas, and The Ebony Horse Club, which supports disadvantaged young children in inner city areas, on her trip to Olympia.
She presented a trophy to the winners of the Pony Club Mini Major Relay, which features teams comprising an adult professional and a youngster.
Showjumping star Ellen Whitaker, riding Cortaflex Kanselier, and Leonie Aitkenhead, riding Martlets Masters Madam, won the prize.
Leonie, 11, is a member of the Brocklesby Hunt Pony Club, and comes from Lincolnshire.
The Pony Club, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary, has about 50,000 members from across the UK, making it the fourth biggest youth organisation in the country.