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3. All handling and veterinary treatment
must be directed toward the health and
welfare of the horse.
4. The highest standards of nutrition, health,
sanitation, and safety shall be encouraged
and striven for at all times.
5. Members and competitors shall be
advised to make adequate provisions
for ventilation, feeding, watering, and
maintenance of a healthy environment
during transportation.
6. Emphasis shall be placed on increasing
the education and training of both horse
and rider, and in promoting scientific studies
in equine health.
7. In the interest of the horse, the fitness and
competence of the rider shall be regarded
as essential.
8. All riding and training methods must take
account of the horse as a living entity. It
must not include any technique considered
by USEF to be abusive.
9. The USEA continues to work with USEF
to maintain adequate controls in order that
persons and bodies under their jurisdictions
respect the welfare of the horse.
10. The USEA will encourage its members
to adhere to these principles in training as
well as in competition.
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