Chief Stew's Report at 20 Mule Team

[Tom & Wendy <tjwsmere@ridgecrest.ca.us>]

>That brings me to a statement that Mike Tomlinson
>made at the pre ride FEI meeting. He said, "ALL FEI rules emminate from two
>basic precepts, safety of the horse and fairness." So what do collars, boots
>and helmets have to do with those?
>
>The Chief Stew

Come now Steve lets not be disingenuous here, you are a FEI Steward after
all :<). 
 Mike said that the basis of the FEI rules are for the safety of the
horse AND rider.  As such a helmet and heels provide safety for the rider.
As for the collar, FEI does have its basis in the more traditional equine
sports (dressage, show jumping) and a collar presents a neater more
professional look, therefore we wear collars. 

Lets not confuse the troops.

Wendy Merendini
& Fire Mt. Flikka






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