Recent content by rvb99

Sorry to hear of the ongoing problem. I clearly do not know all the details, but it seems to me that the problem here is really part down to defra itself. Defra are in fact the overal custodians of the PIOs. They could quite easily come to an arrangement with the French ministry such that all...

as in their H&H forum status - foal, yearling ... veteran etc.

@kerilli I have seen in some clothing company publicity that one of your personal goals is to improve safety ? The standard way to do this in any organisation is to have mature management process that considers the various risks, weighs up the different elements and if necessary implements...

- different physical condition between professionals and amateurs. This is the same for all sports, including equestrian. - age, where in particular younger people with lower body weights will succumb to the effects of heat faster. Could also apply to older riders.

This is not what I proposed. A simple central announcement is all that I suggested. e.g in summer : in hot humid conditions. Stewards and organisers decide alternative summer attire is possible. Announcement is made. Riders decide whether they wish to change, dress code is maintained by...

I am not sure to which events you are referring to. I am assuming it is some international competition. What were the weather conditions ? As I have remarked earlier, you can not make a direct comparison with professional sports people and amateurs that make up the majority of BE.

I think if you go back to my first post, you will see clearly see that what maybe termed today as a "bit of hot weather" is going to become more of a problem. The weather is changing and summers are getting hotter. The number of days of mid 30sdeg is increasing. My issue is with this sport...

IMHO I find this comment more patronising and rude than any of my postings. personally I see this as healthy debate, between what I would call the traditionalists who do not see the reason to change and those that would like to move the sport forward.

" There is no need to dumb down the dress code. Just a pro-active one off decision by the organisers so everybody is clear, and then BE approved kit suitable for the prevailing weather. Its done in other countries so why not in the UK -what's so special about the UK ? "

Then I guess you must be taking about me ;-) . I have been in equestrian sport for many years and have recently become acquainted with the Uk system. Compared to other European countries these organisations are light years behind. Whilst it seems the UK has concentrated on horse welfare...

I believe you are very misguided as to how responsibility and liability works, and even more misguided as to how organisations are required to manage risk. Continuation without proper management or consideration of risks is not an option. If we followed your argument there would be no...

I have already provided a simple proposal, based on what we practice in France - read my other postings.

Yet again, the visual image before safety. Are you a medical professional? Clearly not, because most people will not recognise they have heat exhaustion until they actually collapse!

I don't think I haves mentioned anywhere whethernthis is limited to be or to dressage. Clearly many of the comments show a naive understanding of heat effects, particularly on kids, and an even greater naivity in the obligatory responsibilities of the organisers. The repeated claims about a...