Overview
- FN president Martin Richenhagen called the training shown in a short video unacceptable and not in line with the federation’s standards.
- Christian Kukuk said he takes the criticism seriously and noted there were no objections from FEI officials in Verona regarding schooling or tack.
- FN executive Dennis Peiler stated that riding with only a draw rein without a normal rein does not comply with FN guidelines.
- Kukuk said the mare Just be Gentle passed the event veterinary check and showed no abnormalities at a subsequent routine exam.
- The FN is in talks with Kukuk, employer Ludger Beerbaum and national coach Otto Becker, and it has asked the FEI to clarify rule enforcement, with no sanctions reported so far.