Disgraceful. Isn't there anything people can do? National bodies to petition against it?
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It is the same conundrum that British Racing is now facing. (Can't live with this, can't live without it).
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I agree.For the western equine world to be so beholding to what's effectively one family, is wrong. I don't care how many millions they've poured into the world of racing, or endurance riding, allowing ourselves to be bullied, bribed or blackmailed is wrong.
As long as she does stand against doping, & those found guilty are punished no matter who they are, then there is no reason why she should not hold the presidency. I would hope members are electing her, they are not electing her connections to enable them to be above the law.
Except for the fact that she was re-elected on the premise of a rule limiting the presidency to a standard two term, and is open to having used her influence gained in that period of presidency to change the rule to suit. Hence allegations of corruption are entirely valid. It is totally irrelevant whether or not some people think she has done a good job.
"Can't live with this, can't live without it"? Really? We lived before we had one family of mind numbing wealth attempt to take over our equine worlds, and we can live after that too. The fact that money seems to have blinded many to the faults and the blatant dishonesty of this family, is sad enough. The fact that we have a Television Channel, cow-towing to what's tantamount to blackmail, is staggering.
Princess Haya, upon gaining office made the bold decision to campaign for legislation to prevent any President from holding office for more than two consecutive tours. Now that they seem to be losing control, they've managed to have that decision, reversed. I accept that this new "Rule" has to be placed before the general assembly, but if they're as spineless as the rest of the FEI, it'll be a walk in the park.
For the western equine world to be so beholding to what's effectively one family, is wrong. I don't care how many millions they've poured into the world of racing, or endurance riding, allowing ourselves to be bullied, bribed or blackmailed is wrong.
It is our ball, it is our back yard, and yes, we'll take it away if you don't play nicely, Mr. Shaky Mo.
Alec.
From where I stand his actions in endurance say a lot. Overnight he cancelled all FEI events for 2013 at his Euston Park base. We are not a professional industry, there were no job losses, people just went to other rides (so in some ways it has boosted other events in the calender). It was a very definate shot across racing inustries bows though. Look at me, I can pull all my support overnight, I don't need you. There would be major job losses in racing if they lost his money & they are scared. wouldn't you be of loosing your golden goose? Thankfully endurance never got to the point of being financially dependant on him.
British Racing (indeed the effect could well be wider) would indeed suffer greatly should the Arab influence be withdrawn and a lot of associated industries as well!
Rofl! Now we have some idea how the horses feel.The equine world, or a significant part of it, are being taken for a ride,
Alec.
Bought and sold. The FEI is beyond corrupt.