FEI Dressage News

FEI Issues Renewed Statement on Hyperflexion

November 16, 2008

On 11 November 2008 David Holmes, Executive Sports Director of the FEI, issued a renewed statement on the FEI's position concerning the hyperflexion training method. The statement said:

“The FEI held a successful seminar on Hyperflexion in 2006. There has been no change in the scientific evidence since that review. There are no known clinical side effects specifically arising from the use of Hyperflexion. However, there are concerns for the horses’ well-being if the technique is not practised correctly. The FEI does not permit excessive or prolonged Hyperflexion in any equestrian sport, and has a strict stewarding program to protect the performance horse in all disciplines.”

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