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[OPINION] "Some riders don't need a €50,000 horse, they need a €15,000 horse and €35,000 in training!"

What a title ... Last week I was admiring the (top) sport of the CSIO3* in Roeser, Luxembourg. While standing on the side, with a bottle of water in hand, the sun as the biggest sponsor on the track, a French trainer spoke these words. There is truth in them, but what truth? The fact is horse welfare is our priority but aren't we addressing the campaigns the wrong way?

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