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Re: FW: RE: [RC] FEI and AERC - WEC - Truman Prevatt

Alair Davidson wrote:

I agree with most of the sentiments expressed here about flat-track racing
vs. endurance. Outside of my personal objections, my concern is that if
horses die or are permanently injured, public sentiment will turn against
the sport and we all loose - trail access for rides, nutritional products
from manufacturers, the vet community as a whole, and most importantly
current and new riders. All one has to do is look at the number of laws
regarding horse racing here in California to see how bad it can get when the
public thinks horses are being abused. I personally like the casual
atmosphere in ridecamp... I can do without ASPCA monitors, ride stewards and
PETA protestors.

Would it be feasible to create some alternate proposals and do some lobbying
with the other countries that appear to feel as we do (i.e. Australia) and
then make a proposal to the FEI as to WHAT the WEC should be?


I think you would have to bring money - more money than the UAE brings.

Truman





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“It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how smart you are. If it doesn't agree with experiment, it's wrong” Richard Feynman





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