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NEW: general ban on SCHLAUFZÜGELN TO welfare of the horse and the protection Equestrian
October 19, 2015 08:05
The equestrian sport is the focus of the public and, unfortunately partly not only in positive light. Pictures of horses on the reins call the untrained public that the feeling of coercion and subjugation. The Swiss Equestrian Federation will be used continuously and proactively to the welfare of the horses and the prestige of the equestrian sport. For this he has to rely on the understanding and help of its members, officials and riders.
Previously reins were still restricted allowed in competitions of the discipline of jumping. In the current discipline rules of the Swiss Association for Equestrian Sports SVPS under Article 7.9, paragraph 3: “Reins are forbidden for inspections and on the warm up arena after a jump.” New shall apply from 1 January 2016 a general Schlaufzügelverbot. But why does it need such a ban at all?
The equestrian sport is undoubtedly very much in the focus of a wide public. Often this group consists of laymen, which simply lacks a sound basic knowledge of the essence of horse, his education and entertainment and use. That is why it is no accident that certain images, which are often located in tournaments, spectators can irritate - regardless of whether what they see now, is correct or not.
Asked raison d’être in question
Even the International Olympic Committee comes in every now and then, the discussion on whether you want the Olympic equestrian disciplines, including for ethical reasons, refrain. This is because a majority of sports fans has big question mark whether the equestrian ever added fits into competitive sports, let alone competitive sport for the animal is ethically defensible.
Reins as forced
At the heart of the decision to ban reins to events that are subject to the regulations of the Swiss Association for Equestrian Sports SVPS, are primarily the well-being and the protection of the horse and the entire equestrian sport.
Customized response to legislation in Switzerland
In 2014, the framework due to the adoption of the Swiss Animal Protection Ordinance have changed dramatically: The ingots and Rollkur have since prohibited by law (OPA 21g and 21h).
A viewer without sound background takes a horse to Schlaufzügeln true as horse under duress. It makes for an untrained audience and lay not matter whether the Reins is applied correctly or not, as the knowledge for a correct assessment perhaps does not exist.
Hans Wyss, Director of the Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary BLV, underlined in adapting the Animal Welfare Ordinance (“Bulletin” 02, 17. 2. 2014), that the equestrian sport would move on a very fine line. “The responsible use of the horse in sport will be crucial for the future.” It will therefore be essential for the equestrian sport as future positions itself towards the public, spectators, media, sponsors and others.
For the benefit and protection of the horse and a positive image
The management team jumping has decided to include a general Schlaufzügelverbot the Regulations. Under Article 7.9, paragraph 3 is new: “reins are generally prohibited (tests, warm up arena, award ceremony).” The amendment was carefully analyzed by the Commission Regulations of the Association and approved eventually. The reaction takes place on January 1, 2016th
The management team jumping justified the change with the changing legal basis in Switzerland and the increased focus of public attention in connection with the use of animals in the practice of any sport. An image of coercion and pressure sends wrong signals and harms the image of equestrian sport. Does not affect you this impression by any means contrary, a complete ban Equestrian could sooner or later result in a meltdown. Here the entire Swiss equestrian world is responsible and called to work for the welfare of the horses and the protection and prestige of the equestrian sport.
Leadership Team Discipline Jumping
*Asked scene - incorrect application of Schlaufzügels, Horsehead is drawn to the chest.
Asked scene - incorrect application of Schlaufzügels, Horsehead is drawn to the chest.
*Asked scene - correct application of Schlaufzügels, Horsehead should not be behind the vertical.
Asked scene - correct application of Schlaufzügels, Horsehead should not be behind the vertical.
Riders in the duty
