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I have heard from the BHS regarding the Parelli issue, despite outward appearances they have confirmed that Parelli did infact pay for the page as part of an advertising package, the BHS are not endorsing Parelli. They do however take the view that Pat Parelli's method's conform to the "safe/effective/no detriment" directive that they have set out and as such are valid. Not my opinion but apparently the BHS's.
 
team barney said:
I have heard from the BHS regarding the Parelli issue, despite outward appearances they have confirmed that Parelli did infact pay for the page as part of an advertising package, the BHS are not endorsing Parelli.
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Which many people did suggest was what was going on.
 
MooMoo said:
That's concerning, has no-one shown those videos to them?!
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The have been shown the video of Barney in full, they have received a 1000 signature petition against the support of Parelli after the Linda Parelli/Barney video last year. I am sure they must be aware of the Catwalk incident.

It beggars belief that they consider them of no detriment effective and safe! Is it now safe to advocate hatless riding?
 
team barney said:
The have been shown the video of Barney in full, they have received a 1000 signature petition against the support of Parelli after the Linda Parelli/Barney video last year. I am sure they must be aware of the Catwalk incident.

It beggars belief that they consider them of no detriment effective and safe! Is it now safe to advocate hatless riding?
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Oh right, that's really rubbish. I thought the BHS stood for welfare and safety of horses, and safety for people handling and riding them. How can they just ignore it, the videos were not nice viewing at all.
 
Well I am afraid you have to look at "some" of their approved centres to know they are money grabbing and dont give the impression they care where the money comes from.
 
Kaylum. The BHS are an equine welfare organisation and do a lot of good work.
Their work is funded by their members who pay an annual subscription to become members or a one off life membership fee.
Most horse riders benefit from the work that they do.
However different people will have different opinions on a specific training method. A video may not be a true representation of what has happened as it can be edited.
If you are seriously concerned about this matter then you should initially take the matter up with the chief executive of the BHS and if not satisfied with his response take the matter up with the Charities Commission of which the BHS are a registered charity and are obliged to comply with their regulations.
 
Dear OP and others

I will attempt to explain why we included the competition, but first of all I should make it clear that in no way does the BHS “endorse” any product or organisation. The disclaimer on page three of every issue of the magazine is meant to reassure our members that this is the case. Furthermore, the phrase “British Horse has teamed up with . . .” is used frequently to introduce our competitions to the reader (if you check the copy for the holiday competition on page 51, you will see the same phrase used).

Whereas the BHS once had a reputation (deserved or otherwise) for intolerance bordering on arrogance, apparently believing that there were only two ways of doing things – the BHS way and the wrong way – we now very much adhere to the line that there are two ways of doing things – the way which achieves the desired ends safely, effectively and without detriment to the welfare of the horse, and all other ways.

Many BHS members have taken the view that there are, in Pat Parelli’s methods, elements which work for them and which conform to the “safe/effective/no detriment” imperative. Doubtless many have formed a contrary view. The important point is that people are entitled to take a view and act on it.

We should beware of damning totally any person, group, organisation or creed simply because one aspect out of the whole meets with our disapprobation. The BHS view on Pat Parelli – as on every other trainer or advocate of particular training methods – is that, where the techniques conform to the “safe/effective/no detriment” imperative they are valid, and where they do not so conform, we depricate them.

Our values and hard work remain much focussed on improving all equestrian related areas, particularly Safety, Welfare, Access, Training and Qualifications.

Should anyone have any further concerns or queries please contact The British Horse Society by emailing enquiries@bhs.org.uk.
 
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