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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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