The above is the presentation that will be given by US/CA to the World Endurance Forum tomorrow. This gives the official input from the US Federation (USEF) to the forum.?
of interest:
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Olympic Dreams: They are the ultimate stage, but we are not ready, and need to decide and make changes to focus on the Human athlete. Until we figure that out, we are more likely an "X"-Game event, at best. Problems related to drug use and rumor, horse fatalities and completion rates need to be solved before we look further to that goal. We believe it can happen, but not following the current path. Tough decisions must be made, and many will likely be unhappy as a result. But tough decisions, supported by the FEI, will provide the best chance to accomplish what should be our ultimate goal, healthy and old horses. The rest will follow naturally.
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The AERC Board of Directors really didn't participate in the drafting of the US/CA position (although individuals who belong to both USEF and AERC were involved in the drafting, it is a USEF document)
