Last week, the amendment to Article 259 was approved by a majority of national federations. Meanwhile, the German and Austrian federations have responded sharply. FN President Martin Richenhagen called the decision “a clear mistake,” while Elisabeth Max-Theurer, president of the Austrian Equestrian Federation (OEPS), also condemned the change: “We are losing the core of our sport,” she said. At the same time, the International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) issued a statement saying there has been “too much misinterpretation of the amendment.” The core message, they emphasize, remains clear: blood has no place in our sport.
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