Communiqué FEI du 2 août
"The new Rules will cover training and warm-up methods used at FEI Events for sliding stops, spins and backing. Also included in the revisions are new Rules covering:
• Types of bits allowed
• Types of spurs allowed
• Education of Officials
• Minimum number of Stewards required at Events
Separately, the FEI enquiry into allegations that breaches of its Rules and Regulations occurred during training sessions at the FEI World Reining Final in Bökebergs Gård (SWE) on 20 May 2011 has now been completed.
The enquiry was based on detailed reports received from FEI officials on duty at the Event as well as interviews with key individuals, including the FEI Honorary Steward General for Reining Eric Straus, who was Chief Steward at the Event.
No yellow cards were issued at the Event, but the Chief Steward has since informed the FEI that verbal warnings were given to a number of riders in Bökebergs Gård.
The enquiry has established that verbal warnings were issued for a variety of reasons, including riding for too long, running a horse into the wall, overly aggressive use of the hands, overly aggressive use of the spurs and attempting to train post-competition. However, due to the lack of authenticated evidence such as original unedited video footage, no further action can be taken against any individuals."
Même si on est en plein dans la langue de bois fédérale, il semblerait que des cavaliers (dont ils se sont bien gardés de citer les noms) ont reçu des avertissements oraux sur leurs pratiques durant la détente.
manifestement, ils ne vont pas sanctionner pour cette fois, mais ils vont prendre des mesures pour que le règlement soit plus clair sur les pratiques qui seront définies comme non acceptables et passibles de sanctions.
Conclusion : pas si sûr que ces pratiques aient été vraiment approuvées comme étant conformes au règlement de la discipline, mais il semble que le règlement actuel ne leur aie pas permis de clairement sanctionner ces pratiques sur cette compétition là, d'où la décision de remodeler le règlement.