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Research Project Re: Surfaces |
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Written by DAVID R BRIMSON
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Hi all, This is I feel a very important issue for all western organisations and would appreciate input from anyone who might have something to contribute.
In my role as Chief Executive at the BEF for the council of British
Reining, I deal with many issues which actually effect western riding
in general and not just reining. I feel it is important on many issues
to be operating as a joined up community through the official channels
we have available via BR’s membership of the BEF wherever possible. A
crucial issue that has been the subject of much of my work in recent
times has been ‘the facilities issue’. It is well known amongst us that
the amount of facilities available to us has depleted enormously over
the past couple of years.
This is mainly down to changes of surfaces.
These have not only been unsuitable, but downright harmful to our much
loved equines. I have been digging down amongst the powers that be, to
try to find the best platform to voice our surfaces problems. What I
have come up with is, there is currently a research program underway
instigated by 'The Animal Health Trust' in Newmarket in consultation
with British Dressage and the BEF relating to ‘the effects of surfaces
on the joints of the horse’. After speaking to them I have been invited
to visit the trust and give a presentation on behalf of British Reining
regarding the surfaces issue. The most fortuitous aspect is that the
vet that is heading up this project has actually worked in the USA as a
veterinary surgeon specialising in the joints of the horse for five
years, mainly with quarter horses !!
This is an
opportunity not to be missed. What I would like is comments, opinions
and case studies from anyone who has any input on the subject. A final
outcome could mean not only a greater focus of the effects we are
suffering right now but to levy a great deal more weight on my lobby to
the BEF for greater support in providing more western friendly
facilities.
Regards.
David Brimson.
British Reining.
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