This time it's about The "Rollkur" Debate.
Here is my posted comment on the subject:
I am so glad that this world is a long way away from where I live. Can the horse be trained to hyperflex at liberty using positive reinforcement? If so, then maybe it is not so bad, but if the only way to get to it is through methods of avoidance of greater pain, then it is not respectful of the equine.
It reminds me of when I have to ride in the back seat of my jeep and keep my head ducked down to avoid bonking the roof. Yes, it makes my neck sore! Now if it was fashionable to walk around with my head ducked down, would I do it just for style? Me thinks I would not!
- Taking a stand on a controversial subject.
- Documenting the reason for her opinion.
- Providing a wealth of resources to help readers form their own opinions
UPDATE 9/2019: The last post on EveryRider is from 2008. Sigh....
1 comment:
Patricia,
Thank you so much for your review:)
I debated posting this for a while. Apparently several people were actually sued over websites dealing with this topic. Which is why many of the faces are blurred or blacked out on several websites. I tried to choose my words carefully and pose it more as a question than a rant or personal opinion. Many threads on message boards have stopped the topic all together... but it seems to me that if this debate is still that heated after two years then there are issues that still need to be discussed. Nothing in life changes just because you close your eyes.
Thanks again for your comment, and I look forward to your review of other sites/blogs.
Kelly - www.everyrider.com
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