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Wasn't it just a few years ago that it was argued in this forum the very presence of US endurance in the UAE would be a positive influence on the humane treatment of the horses? 

 

 Steph, can you provide any insight or observations of positive changes in UAE endurance specifically as a result of American Endurance riders participation?

 

Jackie Baker

On Feb 13, 2008 8:21 AM, oddfarm <jsalas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I am not sure why people are so surprised and upset about this latest race involving kids. It wasn't that long ago that toddlers racing camels was exposed. I guess just because it is kids, but the adults do it all the time. This kind of "racing" is promoted by the adults.

 

If you are an AERC member, you are in fact supporting FEI and all that involves pertaining to endurance. People, just read the minutes of the meetings and you will see. AERC-I. What do you think they do, and how do you think they do it? With who's support do you think AERC-I riders are riding? As long as the membership stays mum, it will continue. For this past ride season, there are 10 FEI rides put on, supported and sanctioned by AERC. In the last AERC-I meeting, the minutes reflect"