As some of you know I am very passionate about animals. This is evidenced in my devotion to animal rescue and my love for riding and more specifically my experience with dressage.
Recently Dominique Barbier (French Classical Dressage Master) and Dr. Gerd Heuschmann (A German Equestrian vet) were interviewed regarding an unsettling trend in the training methods being promoted in competitive dressage. These practices are harmful to the horses. Fortunately though Dominique and Dr. Heuschmann are bringing a much needed voice to these majestic creatures.
Dominique along with his wife Debra Barbier with assistance from Dr. Heuschmann are building a grassroots movement to speak out about these misguided practices.
Dr. Heuschmann has written a book about the biomechanics of a horse and how certain training methods and competitions are destroying horses at very young ages.
This is happening even at the highest levels and with the most expensive horses and trainers.
For the complete interview click here. (The video loads very slowly so be patient or read more on Dr. Heuschmann's website.)
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