Ridecamp: [RC] Protecting Horses

Scott wrote:

>> I don't know the answer, but I do recognize the question and will
read
eagerly to see what ideas you all have!

Scott,
Well, here's a modest proposal...

The idea you can read more about at
http://www.thewaywewin.net/index.htm took root a couple of years ago
when Matthew Mackay-Smith, DVM (AERC Hall of Fame; one of the architects
of the "gate into hold" evolution in the early '80s; Old Dominion/Tevis
winner, same horse, same year; Medical Editor of EQUUS, etc.) came to
the realization (among others) that our society?s tolerance for risk,
perceived as pointless when
at the expense of animals who have no vote in the matter, has been
rapidly declining. Rather than wait for forces from the outside to
change our sport for us, he decided to take action from the inside.
Check out the web site and see what you think of this fledgling,
idea-in-progress, and feel free to send in your comments and become part
of the brigade for change.
This month in Virginia, the OD tested the Way We Win concept as an
overlay on the standard format. A report from Matthew is forthcoming.

For the good of the horse,

Bobbie&Perle
Escondido, Calif.


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