Request for the FEI to enforce Article 142 of their General Regulations 23rd Edition
We have seen from the FEI Reining World Cup Finals in Sweden a v ideo recorded by Epona TV that a particular rider repeatedly jabbing his horse in the mouth as well as demonstration other questionabvl... continue reading »
"It's well past time whereby the welfare of the horse should be paramount during training and competition. Nationality New Zealander"
"В Nationality Belgium"
"This is pathetic. Nationality American Caucasion."
"This is not correct or sympathetic horsemanship. The stewards need to get their act together ! Nationality British"
"absolutely appalling! Nationality USA"
"I am ashamed that YOU, you who have the power and ability to penalize abusive riders, have permitted this to happen. This video demonstrates abusive riding because Scmerscal was jerking the reins, with force, and unneccesarily on a well trained horses mou"
"Clean up this mess its a disgrace!!!! Nationality Australian"
"I used to enjoy watching horse sports until I became aware of the harshness of the 'training methods' some people use. Allowing such abusive techniques makes other people think they are acceptable - please stop this. Nationality Australia"
"Riding is supposed to be a partnership based on trust between the horse and rider. This just shows cruelty and abuse! It needs to be stoped immediately!!! Nationality Germany"
"Allowing horses to compete when wrapped with bandages from injuries or so called protection to prevent injuries is foolish. If the sport is so bad that you have wrap a horse to prevent injury, perhaps looking at the sport is a reasonable conclusion. Over "
"realy bad to see in the top reining competition... Nationality Swedish"
"Abuse of a horse will not be tolerated! Nationality USA"