FEB 9

FEI rules on Hyperflexion / Rollkur

posted by Helyn on February 09, 2010 13:46 as Equine News

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EI Round-Table Conference Resolves Rollkur Controversy 09/02/2010

The participants in the FEI Round-Table Conference at the IOC Headquarters
in Lausanne.
(c) Hugues Siegenthaler

Following constructive debate at the FEI round-table conference at the IOC Headquarters in Lausanne today (9 February), the consensus of the group was that any head and neck position of the horse achieved through aggressive force is not acceptable. The group redefined hyperflexion/Rollkur as flexion of the horse’s neck achieved through aggressive force, which is therefore unacceptable. The technique known as Low, Deep and Round (LDR), which achieves flexion without undue force, is acceptable.

The group unanimously agreed that any form of aggressive riding must be sanctioned. The FEI will establish a working group, headed by Dressage Committee Chair Frank Kemperman, to expand the current guidelines for stewards to facilitate the implementation of this policy. The group agreed that no changes are required to the current FEI Rules.

The FEI Management is currently studying a ...

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JAN 31

FEI Sets Up Rollkur Round Table Discussion

posted by Helyn on January 31, 2010 19:10 as The Rollkur Revolt

Fédération Equestre Internationale officials have invited experts from various equestrian fields to participate in a round table conference about using hyperflexion as a training method according toEurodressage. The meeting will take place at the FEI headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Feb. 9.

Participants will attend from every aspect of the equestrian industry, so that everyone can voice their opinion.

The FEI hopes to reach a shared conclusion about hyperflexion and perhaps develop guidelines for all FEI disciplines.

The FEI's current position on hyperflexion is based on the results of the conference held in 2006. It reads: "There are no known clinical side effects specifically arising from the use of hyperflexion. However, there are concerns for the horses' well-being if the technique is not practiced correctly. The FEI does not permit excessive or prolonged hyperflexion in any equestrian sport and has a strict stewarding program to protect the performance horse in all disciplines.

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JAN 24

CHIO Aachen 2010 as pilot project for dressage

posted by Helyn on January 24, 2010 22:23 as Dressage

CHIO Aachen 2010 as pilot project for dressage
Test for new Olympic format in the course of the World Equestrian Festival - entertaining innovations

At the latest since the FEI World Equestrian Games Aachen 2006, sport fans from all over the world know how fascinating dressage sport can be. Back then, the international dressage stars competed in Aachen's Soers for the World Champion title in front of 40,000 spectators, the competitions were broadcast live worldwide.

After the Olympic Games 2008, the International Equestrian Federation FEI had established a "Task Force Dressage". With Frank Kemperman, show director of the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen, as chairman, proposals for the advancement of dressage sport were developed. "We want to make the sport more entertaining and more comprehensible", says Kemperman. The FEI's General Assembly has already approved the ideas in Copenhagen in November.

Aside to detailed proposals regarding the improvement of the judging system, the Task Force ...

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JAN 24

CHIO Aachen 2010 as pilot project for dressage

posted by Helyn on January 24, 2010 22:22 as Dressage

CHIO Aachen 2010 as pilot project for dressage
Test for new Olympic format in the course of the World Equestrian Festival - entertaining innovations

Aside to detailed proposals regarding the improvement of the judging system, the Task Force ...

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JAN 17

The acute laminitic patient: Biomechanical treatment options.

posted by Helyn on January 17, 2010 21:19 as Farrier's Corner

The acute laminitic patient: Biomechanical treatment options.

Introduction:

Laminitis is a medical emergency, but also requires urgent mechanical measures, aimed at diminishing tension on the inflamed laminae, pressure on the anterior sole under the distal margin of the coffin bone and finally the asymmetrical tensions on the hoof capsule produced when the horse turns.

These mechanical measures can be obtained in many ways:

Duct taping polystyrene foam pads under the hoof/hooves.
Wrapping of the foot/feet with a role of gauze under the frog.
Raised heel hoof boots with frog support material.
Dental silicone support, held in place under the palmar/plantar region of the foot/feet with bandaging.
Plaster casting wrapped and molded adequately around and under the hoof.

The advantages of this last procedure can be summarized as follows: quick, cheap, clean, easy to apply, to change, and to mould to the required shape.

Materials and methods:

With a bucket of water (warm, to speed up the process) and 3-4 rolls of plaster (CaSO4 x 2H2O), ...

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