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Rollkur
Rollkur or hyperflexion of the horse's neck is defined as "flexion of the horse's neck achieved through aggressive force" and is banned in International and Olympic sanctioned equestrian sports by the governing body, the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI). The FEI recognises a distinction between rollkur and the riding of the horse in a deep outline not achieved by force. Rollkur has been used by dressage and show jumping riders. The technique has been controversial for some time; petitions and boycotts (including a threatened boycott of the London 2012 Olympics) have been created to ban the practice. The FEI moved to ban the practice following the release of video of Swedish dressage rider Patrik Kittel using rollkur during a competition warm-up, where the horse's tongue appeared to turn blue as a result of the manoeuvre. Usage Rollkur is most often used in dressage training, popularized by Nicole Uphoff and Isabell Werth in the 1990’s. In 2008 at the FEI ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Patrik Kittel
Patrik Kittel (born 10 June 1976) is a Swedish dressage rider. He was born in Stockholm. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he placed fourth in team dressage. At the 2012 Summer Olympics he competed in the team dressage events and qualified for the Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle, finishing 14th. In 2024, Kittel was chosen to represent Sweden at the 2024 Olympic Games, where he placed 14th in the individual competition. Controversy In 2009, a video of Kittel riding Watermill Scandic using rollkur, or hyperflexion of the horse's neck during warm up at a competition in Denmark caused international outcry. The horse's tongue appeared to turn blue as a result of the manouver, leading to the "blue-tongue scandal". Tens of thousands of letters in protest were sent to dressage's world governing body, the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), who banned the practice of rollkur after public pressure. At the 2012 Summer Olympics in Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
François Baucher
''A "baucher" is also a type of bit, named after the man.'' François Baucher (1796–1873) was a French riding master whose methods are still debated by dressage enthusiasts today. His philosophy of training the horse changed dramatically over the course of his career and is often considered in two distinct phases or "manners." His books Baucher published a number of works on equitation, including the ''Dictionnaire raisonné d'équitation'', "Reasoned dictionary of equitation" in 1833; the ''Dialogues sur l'équitation'', "Dialogues on equitation" (with Louis Charles Pellier) in 1835; and the ''Passe-temps équestres'', "Equestrian pastimes" in 1840. Baucher's most celebrated work is the ''Méthode d'équitation basée sur de nouveaux principes'',Method of riding based on new principles; the earliest extant edition is the third, published in 1842. The numerous following editions up to 1863, when his contract with his publishers expired, are essentially reprints of the same bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Draw Reins And Running Martingale
Draw, drawing, draws, or drawn most commonly refer to: * Draw (terrain), a terrain feature formed by two parallel ridges or spurs with low ground in between them * Draw (tie), in a competition, where competitors achieve equal outcomes * Drawing, the imparting or production of an image on a surface * To select, pull, or take: ** A part of a card game, to "draw" a card ** A part of a lottery, to "draw" a lottery number ** A part of venipuncture, to "draw" a blood sample ** The act of wielding a weapon by removing it from a scabbard, to "draw" a knife, dagger, or sword ** The act of wielding a weapon by removing it from a holster, to "draw" a handgun Draw and related terms may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Music * Drawn (album), ''Drawn'' (album), a 1998 album by Regina Velasquez * ''Draw'', the 2001 debut album of Matthew Jay * "The Draw", a 2013 song by Bastille (band) * "Draw", a 2022 song by Ichillin' Other arts, entertainment, and media * ''Draw!'', a 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
