Chris Hector's interview with Princess Haya originated from the previous issue, where he put it that the FEI was in a state of crisis.  FEI President Princess Haya read the editorial and thought it was a good idea for an interview to air the issues.

The interview is good one, with hard-hitting questions.  It starts with, "The FEI looks a bit like an hereditary monarchy, with the position passed from one ruling house to another... do you think that this - along with the top hats and tails et al - is bad for the image of equestrian sport, reinforcing the impression that equestrian sport is elitist and out of place in the modern world?"

Nothing is shirked, from either side.

The November edition of The Horse Magazine is available from Zack's Tack at the Royal Selangor Polo Club.