Where is the representation for animals in sport?

Byers added: “Everything they’re talking about at this conference – doping, match fixing – it all happens in equestrian sports as well, and the problem is it’s mostly reported in equestrian circles.”

The nature of the Play the Game conference and the equestrian industry as a whole meant that officials for the Industry didn’t reply to invites to attend the talk to discuss the issues surrounding their sport.

During her talk entitled ‘Use and Abuse of animals in sport’, Byers said: “They’re afraid of criticism and not willing to have this debate,” before commenting on a general lack of communication and dialogue between those in the industry.

SOURCE: CUToday