"Drowning The Fish"

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"Drowning the Fish"

Why Drowning the Fish?

When public figures would rather cloud the issue, they multiply irrelevant and confusing statements. In French politic, the tactic is referred to as “noyer le poisson,” (drowning the fish.)

When it comes to the practical application of scientific knowledge, the equestrian education is “drowning the fish.” Often, the confusion is greater at the conclusion than the introduction of the scientific paper. The ambiguity is not related to the study but rather the practical application which attempts to integrate pertinent discoveries into traditional beliefs.

The truth is that in multiple instances, advanced technologies and intelligent studies question fundamental values.  The newsletter is about questioning traditional values in the light of recent scientific discoveries. Doing so, we are furthering the spirit of the equestrian tradition that places the horses’ health and performances above the cult of history.

“Respect for  tradition should not prevent the love of progress.” (Colonel Danloux, 1931)