June 10, 2008 @ 9:52 pm
Design Changes to Cross Country Fences
I was delighted by the recent announcement by the US Equestrian Federation of changes to cross-country fences. These have been agreed to address the ongoing issue of horse and rider deaths in eventing competitions from rotational falls.
The use of approved frangible technology, which means the fence will break when it is hit hard, will be applied to all new fences from 1 December 2008. Fences made before this date will have to be retrofit by 1 December 2009.
We just need all other countries to follow suit so the sport is as safe as possible for all involved and soon.
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