Oh
dear- it was all a "total misunderstanding" - now, everyone BUT the
professional media can "photograph until you drop" at the upcoming Ecco
FEI European Championships. Although this press release by the Danish
Equestrian Federation (thanks to Epona TV for translating) has already
disappeared from their site. Make no mistake, though, Ecco AND the
Danish Eq. Fed. still support riding horses with heads cranked to their
chests. It's just that certain professional media aren't allowed to
photo/video them doing it. Go forth spectators and take photographs,
film the riders, film the horses - and enjoy posting the evidence
anywhere you like - the Fair Use law says you can do so.
The irony of their statement - a total misunderstanding of the rules - is killing me.
READ HERE. Go read Epona TV's latest feature to find out why. You can probably guess it has something to do with horses and sponsorship and abusive riding and/or training. And you would be right.