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 »
"Poor riding and abusive. Nationality American"
"Disgusting - completely unnecessary, I don't even ride with a bit in my horses mouth Nationality Australian"
"FEI needs to take a strong position on this type of abuse. If FEI really stand behind their words "that horse welfare is paramount", then they will stop this right now. If people can do this sort of thing in public, imagine what goes on at home! Horse lov"
"Please make this stop. Such a willing horse and such unkind treatment. Nationality British"
"time for the FEI to take some expert veterinary advice ( independant so not linked to any sport) and start banning cruel practices. Horse are suffering incredible levels of abuse at the hands of people who do not care that they inflict pain and suffering."
"This is abuse, plain and simple! And what did the controlers doing? Nationality Sweden"
"Stop the use of hyperflexion-abuse! Nationality Norwegian"
"This is terrible. This is not the way to work with horses and make them suffer! This man should be in jail!! Nationality Sweden"
"it's really time to react not to let FEI stay blind because of sponsoring and what about the wellbeing of horses Nationality Belgium"
"If this is not abuse - show me what abuse is Nationality British"
"it is sad that force is the option and not friendship. surely we are now in a time that knows better, any real horse person should know that true winners are those who trust their horses and their horses trust them, Nationality british"
"The wall stop (fencing) is OK but nothing else Nationality British"