Peterson participates in equine surfaces forum in Switzerland
Mick Peterson, executive director of the Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory and a mechanical engineering professor at the University of Maine, took part in a two-day equine surfaces forum held at the Fédération Equestre Internationale headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland in July, according to a news release.
Thirty-six equine, veterinary and footing specialists from Belgium, Canada, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the U.K. and the United States came together to discuss standards for arena surfaces in jumping, the release states.
Peterson spoke as part of a panel during the event.
“Everyone attending the forum has practical experience of events from all over the world, and everyone voiced the need by equestrian sport to demonstrate commitment to consistent footings at major events,” Peterson said. “It is critical that we retain our momentum so that we can provide consistent surfaces for all of the major events in the next year.”
The full release is online.