Touching is forbidden in training
The German Equestrian Federation (FN) has announced a important change in training practices for show jumpers. Effective May, the controversial technique known as “touching” will be prohibited.This decision, made by the FN’s Executive Committee, marks the end of a long-standing debate surrounding the method’s ethical implications. While the FN maintains that “touching,” a gentler form […]
Rider Ludger Beerbaum defends himself against bar allegations from RTL
Dhe German show jumper Ludger Beerbaum defends himself with legal means against allegations from RTL that illegal training methods are being used in his show stables. On Tuesday evening, the private broadcaster broadcast a television report claiming that a blurred video, on which the people involved cannot be seen, proved that Ludger Beerbaum was using […]