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Seems to me that we've had no impact whatsoever in fact it seems to be 
going the wrong direction. We can have an impact. The AERC can cut all 
ties with FEI starting by cutting all ties with USEF and disbanding 
AERC-I.  Those that want to ride international need not worry, the USEF 
will pick up what is necessary. However, the AERC and hence every AERC 
member would not be part and parcel to the travesty that has become FEI.

Just remember that your organization (AERC) supports FEI. I think it's 
time the AERC take a stand for not only the welfare of the horses 
involved in the sport but also the safety of the participants - 
particularly the young minors that are being sucked into dangerous 
situations. We can't stop it but we can sure let our protest be known so 
we are  not painted with the same brush.

Truman

JQ Baker wrote:
> 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 
> <mailto: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"


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from man." H.L. Mencken


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