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So what happens to those who speak out against rollkur? Or perhaps should we ask why it has taken this long for the voices to be heard? It is just recently, literally in the last six months that we have seen people feel free to begin to speak out against rolkur. Previously many magazines, riders, trainers, even webmasters were afraid to say anything, as lawyers were brought out, websites shut down and people were served with legal papers for trying to speak out. Then there were the other types of repercussions, for anyone who lives their lives and depends on their livelihood on horses, saying anything was impossible. They would literally lose their jobs. The beginnings of speaking out about rollkur was spearheaded by two very strong women, Ulrike Thiel and Theresa Sandin. Standing up and speaking out, no matter the personal cost to them. Or the serving of those legal papers. [Editors Note: See our June Issue on Rollkur a special double issue dedicated to the subject. In our June Issue we have an interview with both of these wonderful women.] But speaking out still has its price, and there are still many who refuse to come out and talk about appalling training practices, and inhumane treatment of horses. If those that speak out are punished for speaking out, how can anything ever get any better. How much worse is it, when the punishment comes from a National Equestrian Body? What does this say to us, about the control that some have on the sport? Ulrike Thiel is probably today one of the most outspoken spokespeople against Rollkur.
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