mulesuk

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... A-pub.html

Honestly this is newsworthy? A man riding a totally immature zebra wearing horrendous tack... Errrrr its been done before?

I'm gritting my teeth!!!!!
I suppose he thought If he started it as a baby being backed he could force it ,waiting a few years and the animal might fight back.He's wasted so much training fun,maybe he puts bits in the mouths of 14mnths racing horses and jumps on their back....or maybe he couldn't wait for the publicity
Look where the bloomin saddle is,maybe they don't teach jockeys aboout saddle fitting just how to sit on one!....BIG chance missed here

I find this incredibly upsetting... that this is publised in such a positive manner...

1. This man is wearing no reflective road safety wear as recommended for riders on roads.
2. The saddle is obviously a poor fit.
3. The zebra is ridden in a ?Pelham.. all be it on the mullen mouth rubber bit.. however it has a 14 mth mouth and is bitted with a thick rubber bit..??
4. Being ridden by an adult in an armchair position at 14mths of age.

I can't actually see how this isn't a case where this shouldn't be reported as a case for world horse/equine welfare...to investigate to ensure this zebra has it's needs accounted for.....