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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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