Re: [RC] WEG 2006 - Laney Humphreyk s swigart wrote: From: "Truman Prevatt" <tprevatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>And that NASCAR drivers are willing to risk their own lives in order to win. But that says nothing about whether it's ok for horse riders to risk their horses' lives and health. We also need to keep in mind that there are rides right here in the USA where the completion rate is less than 50%, Tevis being the prime example. Competition by it's nature involves risk and competition and athletic endeavors at the highest levels by definition involves the greatest risk. To me, the most interesting question is what the real motivation behind the competition is. Ideally, it is to prove the quality of the entrants and to continue to improve the breed (including humans)by identifying entrants who excel and using them for breeding. BUT, I think the motivations have more to do with money and national pride at FEI levels. I would like to see a discussion as to whether those are motivations for which horses' health and safety should be risked. Laney
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