Ruuda received Thursday afternoon's news in connection with Falsterbo's announcement.
It's a welcome message and I think it's a wise decision. It shows that they have listened to the criticism that exists within the movement, says Sandra Ruuda, chairman of the Swedish Equestrian Federation.
The Federation has had a dialogue with Falsterbo since the competition included the criticized and debated collaboration with Al Shira'aa earlier this year.
We have emphasized that it is important that we stand up for our values. We drive these issues nationally and internationally and it is very important that we continue to do so in our future activities and contexts, says Ruuda.
The threats and hatred that Falsterbo Horse Shows' chairman Jana Wannius says have affected both him, his employees, and Al Shira'aa Stables, Ruuda believes are unacceptable.
It must not occur and it is never okay. Sports are a democratic place where different opinions should be allowed to be expressed. But the harsh tone we've had now on social media, it doesn't belong in our sport.
Going forward, the Swedish Equestrian Federation will work even more goal-oriented in its policy work to prevent Swedish actors from entering similar collaborations in the future.
In this issue, we see that we have more to do in equestrian sports, says Ruuda.
