Time is short for puting your name forward against the use of hyperflexion. In the following letter, Philippe Karl invites you to make a difference by signing a petition to be submitted in a week’s time at an FEI meeting in Switzerland.
Although science is to be considered at the FEI meeting, the types of tests that are undertaken are difficult morally, difficult to undertake, and the past methodologies have at times been sub-standard, which is why I think that, in addition to the science, ‘common-sense’ should be used and erring on the side of caution is advisable. The petition Mr Karl mentions is one way to add your voice, and I encourage you to do the same.
Dear Madam, Dear Sir,
On 9 February 2010, more than 20 experts will attend an FEI meeting in Switzerland to discuss once again whether the so-called hyperflexion (“Rollkur”) is an adequate method of training a horse. In order to support the opponents of this method and offer them further arguments, a petition has been initiated at www.no-rollkur.com. We’d like to invite you to support this action against hyperflexion – time is short!
You were so kind as to sign our own petition calling for reforms of the FN rules, which was initiated in May 2009. This obviously bore fruit: The German FN eventually invited Philippe Karl for a meeting in Warendorf, Germany. They now have to find an appropriate date. We will of course keep you informed about the outcome of this meeting.
Thank you very much again for your support!
Cordially,Philippe Karl & his team
Here’s the link again: www.no-rollkur.com
Thanks for your time and happy riding…
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this creates tetanic contractions within the neck muscles of the horses and does diminish the airway size.
So under the abuse rule this and long and low and deep should be banned.
The great minds of FEI once again make a political decision, not a decision predicated upon the health and welfare of the horse
Indeed, Allan. It would be interesting to hear what a horse had to day about the rules. If only they could talk! I do suspect there would be quite a lot that we humans do not want to hear.
Yes, it would be a most enteresting enlightenment for us humans.
Just some thoughts to ponder;
What of the spurs against their sides
What of the whips upon their hides
What of the metal bits in their mouths
What of the pressures we apply to this metal
What of the 12 x 12 stalls we force our horses to live in…these are jail cells to them.
Thanks for your input on this, Allan.
I have read and found very valuable, your article on tetanic injuries (muscle injuries due to muscle contractions where the muscle does not return to its ‘long’ state), which can find at http://www.hartetoharte.org.
Recommended reading.
Thank you so kindly for the link.
It is my hope that the powers that be within our governing bodies would put forth the effort to learn of these injuries. To date not one individual contacted has put forth any effort.
It is sad for horses when the mission statements of these organizations places the health and welfare of the horses as the number one issue, and yet these organizations close their eyes and ears to this injury.
I hope that the people who do take the time to read the article on tetanic contractions will take the time to contact their organizations to try and establish the holding of a symposium where individuals can acquire the information about the tetanic contractions and some of the simple solutions.