“Rollkur” is once again in the spotlight after the a German broadcaster ran a damning item claiming the practice was allowed in the dressage warm-up ring

Hyperflexion or rollkür has been banned in Switzerland, during training and competition, and is now prohibited by law. The highly controversial movement, used by some in the dressage arena, is defined as “flexion of the horse’s neck achieved through aggressive force.” While hyperflexion has already been banned by the FEI in competition, Switzerland is the […]