I’ve heard in the last day or so that the Spanish Riding School (SRS) in Vienna is in jeopardy of ending. To help save it, a show of support has been called for, via email.

My letter to them

Dr. Offenmueller,

The Spanish Riding School is a living library of equestrian art. With its highly skilled riders and trainers following a method evolved over centuries, we are able to witness exceptional feats by the famed white stallions. They continue to set the standard to which FEI competition horses aspire.

The possible loss of this wondrous institution would be a loss not only to equestrians worldwide, but to any lovers of classical art. The performances bring forth harmony and beauty so magnificently that non-equestrians are moved to a sense of awe at the glories before them.

Please take whatever steps that will ensure the full survival of the SRS and its associated breeding facilities.

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The instructions from Dressage.com
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Please Help Save The White Stallions of Vienna, the Spanish Riding School is in Peril

The Spanish Riding School (SRS), guardian of Classical Dressage for over 400 years, and the White Stallions made famous by Disney’s Miracle of the White Stallions are in peril. The Austrian government decided to end their financial support for this classical art forcing the SRS to become self-supporting. The politically appointed business manager had doubled the performances without increasing the number of horses who are between the ages of 10 – mid 20’s. Complete details in English and German www.Dressage.com and http://www.dressage.com/SRS/.

To show your support for the White Stallions and the Spanish Riding School, please email Dr. Josef Offenmueller, one of many distinguished supporters and signers of the letter to Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry www.Dressage.com/SRS

Click on the link at www.Dressage.com and www.Dressage.com/SRS which will automatically appear in your email program, ready to send.

Please include your Name, City and Country, and any professional and/or business titles you wish to use — which do not have to be equestrian related.

The message should be very brief, at this point the School needs as many emails as possible. Over 41,000 signed the No Rollkur Petition. Together with the power of the Internet, we can Save the Spanish Riding School. Please forward this to everyone who might know the White Stallions — not just your equestrian friends. read more background information here