Charter
of Reken
Travelling with
horses without boundaries
With this charter, we support efforts to abrogate the partly considerable
restrictions on outdoor- riding and driving and are committed to ensure
that horses do not fall into oblivion by increasing motorization and
industrialization.
We, the undersigned of this charter therefore commend
- preservation of riding and driving as cultural asset, as well as
its promotion and recognition
- freedom to travel the world with horses, aside from motorized traffic
and in accordance with other holiday makers
- protection and preservation of nature for future generations
- respectful treatment of horses
- promotion and recognition of riding and driving as cultural heritage.
Outdoor-riding and driving increase our sensitivity towards sustaining
our environment
- promotion of child and youth work: by handling horses people are
taught values such as responsibility and respect for all living creatures
We, the undersigned
- believe that horses as part of our culture need special protection
and care in order to survive in our industrialized world. Their natural
needs have to be considered
- promote riding and driving as an outdoor activity and suggest ecologically
compatible horseback-based projects which may be of great importance
in economically underdeveloped regions
- support conservation of historical postal and trade routes as cultural
heritage and strive for the opportunity to travel these as in old
times, crossing today's state borders
- are conscious of the need to protect our environment and are committed
to preserving the diversity, uniqueness and beauty of nature, landscape,
and wildlife
- stand up for careful and respectful training and lifelong learning
with the goal of harmony between man and horse
We, the undersigned
advocate preservation, care and particular appreciation of the horse
as well as the fundamental right of man and horse to free access to
nature and landscape.
