SEPTEMBER 2019 THE RIDER /37 The Fire Horse


called his vet and arranged a visit from him that same day. I left the barn with a feeling of deep sor- row.


Another day went by and the owner called


well, every part of his body had already been checked, so lets do this. With that said, the owner of the horse


minutes I told them what the horse had said was his problem. The owner shrugged his shoulders and said


else had gotten a shot at finding out what was wrong with his horse. I arrived at the barn and within a couple of


His owner finally called me as everyone healing energy.


The feeling of sadness I had experienced came from the horse. Wherever he is today, I send him love and


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me to say that the horse had had an abscess in his mouth, and every time the bit touched the abscess, he flung himself around. I thanked the owner for the information.


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encourage others to develop closer bonds, appre- ciation and mutual trust with animals, and a re- spect for all life in this world.


EC Statement on Rules for


Compensating Aids Re: Kyra Barrett EC would like to thank everyone who has


submitted respectful feedback regarding the cur- rent rules for compensating aids at sanctioned competitions. We always welcome respectful dis- cussion and open dialogue conducted in a courte- ous manner. We kindly ask that those wishing to engage in discussion first review the EC House Rules


for


http://bit.ly/2ZkQFKS. Feedback can be sent to communications@equestrian.ca. While health information and documenta-


tion related to EC classification is confidential, EC can confirm that following protocol, the classifi- cation review for athlete, Kyra Barrett, was based on recommendations from the Canadian Blind Sports Association, and the approved compensat- ing aids follow current FEI Para Equestrian Clas- sification Rules and EC Rules. Classified athletes are not barred from


competing in any EC sanctioned competitions, the rules simply stipulate that when competing with compensating aids, athletes do so within the pa- rameters of their assessment. The EC Athlete Classification Master List can be found on the EC website here. EC Rules are not created based on individ-


ual participants or situations, but rather to imple- ment best practices concerning safety and fair play for all participants and considering applicable human rights legislation. EC is committed to cre- ating an open, accessible environment that allows everyone to experience equestrian sport in a safe and enjoyable manner. EC looks forward to continuing to work


with para sport and equestrian governing bodies and stakeholders, and reviewing current rules and classification policies on an ongoing basis to sup- port the growth and accessibility of equestrian sport in Canada. Adaptive aids are on the agenda for EC discipline committees to discuss this com- ing fall.


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human creatures of our world, in the hope that I may assist them to obtain greater health, better un- derstanding of their expected roles, and better re- lationships with their human partners. Through my classes and daily contacts, I


for years, I speak for animals. I willingly provide a voice for the non-


My mission statement. Having developed and practiced my talent


Chapter 14


BITS AND MORE BITS


the horse, every bit of the horse’s body had been x- rayed.


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a horse and his refusal to take the bit could have gone wrong from the get go. The vet had already been there looking after


fears and hopefully fix the underlying problem. One of my most memorable calls regarding


He still reared horribly when the bit was put


have done everything possible to fit him with the correct bit, there is quite possibly something else going on in his mouth. A call to the equine dentist will allay your


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mouths. If your horse is refusing the bit; and you


and high bits in their mouths. I have met horses with wrong bits in their


ing of their mouths, I have met horses who have had low palates


horses who are refusing the bits, and being the last resort before (a) the horse is sold, or deemed too dangerous to ride. We speak of bits when we should be speak-


horses mouth until it’s too late. I have been called to barns to speak with


friends at the barn, discuss his attitude, get a stronger bit, show him who is the boss! Some owners will not pay attention to the


to where he is stabled, he gets a bit in his mouth. He’s refusing the bit? Converge with your


have met horses who just wear bits. If you buy a horse and you bring him home


I have met horses who just wear bits. I will write that again for good measure; I


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