The hot topic in competition dressage this week? (or any other week for that matter)
Rollkur. LDR. Hyperflexion.
Whatever you want to call it.
A bit of an oops moment caught on film recently...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hIXGiV4N4k
has led to quite a stir amongst the dressage riding crowd. Consider the FEI statement regarding rollkur "The FEI does not permit excessive or prolonged Hyperflexion in any equestrian sport, and has a strict stewarding program to protect the performance horse in all disciplines.”
Strict stewarding? REALLY?
The rider's response:
http://www.barnmice.com/profiles/blogs/patrik-kittel-interview
If you'd like to sign some online petitions targed towards the FEI regarding rollkur, please visit these sites.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/antiHF/index.html
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/ban-rollkur
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