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Post by amanda1066 on Oct 24, 2009 11:10:45 GMT
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Post by amanda1066 on Oct 26, 2009 13:07:06 GMT
This campaign is really gaining momentum. Your Horse Web Site is also following the story... Any Irish Journalists out there want to cover it too?
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Post by amanda1066 on Oct 27, 2009 9:25:10 GMT
!0 minute uncut clip from Epona TV now on youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo8W2fUjdM4... and breathe. This anti hyperflxion (rollkur) campaign is really getting some high profile support. |
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Post by moongirl on Oct 27, 2009 16:34:28 GMT
You beat me to it Amanda !! I was also going to put those links up. The video is horrible - I hope this campaign will help to get something done about it  |
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Post by Elaine on Oct 27, 2009 18:00:07 GMT
Signed the petition.
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Post by amanda1066 on Oct 27, 2009 18:08:38 GMT
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Post by amanda1066 on Oct 28, 2009 13:01:43 GMT
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mandy
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Post by mandy on Oct 28, 2009 21:30:06 GMT
I couldn't even bare to watch the video to the end. I signed the petition... It is time for change
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Post by amanda1066 on Oct 29, 2009 17:03:51 GMT
BHS act!!!! ... Patrick Print has written to Princess Hiya at FEI!!!! Letter can be seen in information column (left hand side) on facebook group page. www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=181093975134&v=info&ref=nf#/group.php?gid=181093975134&v=wall&ref=nfI have permission to copy Heather Moffetts post including Patrick Print's letter here:- "I have been given permission by Patrick Print to reproduce here and on other forums: HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein PresidentFederation Equestre Internationale Avenue Mon-Repos 24PO Box 1571005 Lausanne Switzerland 29th October 2009 Your Royal Highness, You cannot be unaware of the disquiet – not to say anger – which has arisen following the depiction on Epona TV of Patrik Kittel’s horse in apparent distress as it competed in Odense on 18th October. As you are doubtless aware, in terms both of membership and breadth of interest, The British Horse Society (BHS) is the largest single equestrian organisation in the UK. Our examinations system, and the training and education which underpin it, have earned for the Society international recognition. No less important is our work to promote the highest standards of equine welfare, which suffuses every facet of our work. I am pleased to report that our commitment to equine welfare is shared by all our colleagues within the British Equestrian Federation, although on this occasion I am writing solely on behalf of the BHS. Let me acknowledge straight away that no representative of the BHS was present in Denmark to witness the horse’s apparent distress, nor do we have the benefit of a contemporaneous veterinary report. Moreover, we do not for one minute suggest that Patrik Kittel at any time sought to treat his horse other than with proper care and respect. Nevertheless, in matters of equine welfare, the precautionary principle must always apply: if, despite the absence of conclusive proof, the wellbeing of a horse is called into question, there will exist a strong moral obligation on the FEI to respond immediately. In our view, the concerns so widely expressed are reasonable and therefore deserving of an urgent two-part investigation: first, an inquiry into the treatment of this particular horse on this particular occasion; and, second, a broader inquiry into the ethics and consequences of hyperflexion. In this second aspect The British Horse Society stands ready to assist the FEI in any way it can. Please note that we pass no comment on the aesthetics of seeing a competition horse contorted in a way it never appears to choose for itself when in its natural state. Our concern is only to speak out when we believe that the welfare of horses demands it. Yours sincerely, Patrick Print FBHS Chairman, The British Horse Society Hurrah for Patrick!! Very well worded to get the point home, but not contentious either. At least the BHS has had the guts to take a stand, rather more so than BD who delete every thread mentioning it and ban any member that dares to raise the taboo subject  . Heather" Also a link to Sylvia Loch's site. www.classicalriding.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=278&Itemid=289 |
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Post by amanda1066 on Oct 29, 2009 20:20:14 GMT
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Post by amanda1066 on Oct 30, 2009 17:34:46 GMT
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Post by amanda1066 on Nov 5, 2009 11:02:32 GMT
Another link from the facebook group, rather technical I'm afraid but towards the bottom does conclude that hyperflexion is pointless as a training or suppling/strengthening exercise as well as causing the horse emotional and physical distress/pain. It also gives a reason for the popularity of Rollkur... ie. horses are so well bred talented for their job these days but the riding has not progressed with them so putting a horse into this position of 'learned helplessness' where it will perform moves mechanically but looses it's spirit is a way of controlling all that power and talent!!!!  scienceofmotion.com/documents/hyper-flexion.htmlOh and forgot to say the petition has over 5000 signatures to date. |
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