Launching a proposal for a structural breeder premium in show jumping will earn you enthusiasm from breeders, and scepticism from others. That scepticism deserves an honest answer. Because an idea that does not take its counterarguments seriously is not a strong idea. This opinion piece is not a defence of our proposal. It is an attempt to think it through - including the arguments that rightfully question it. Because ultimately, this is not about the premium itself. It is about whether the economic model of breeding is still sustainable. And if not: what then?
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