RE: Posse Ride

["guest@endurance.net" <guest@endurance.net>]

Becky Bucher rjbucher@hotmail.com
I think all Jeff and Darlene really need to hear from AERC is that if for some reason a law suit results from this or any other similar type of accident at an endurance ride, will AERC back RM's in court without making the statement that the RM needed more training in safety.  Most RM's are also riders.  They as riders don't want to deal with hazzards and poor management.  So despite all the hubbub that goes on during a ride, safety is an issue that is at the top of their agenda.  But the fact is no matter how hard you try to plan for the expected and unexpected, life can usually come up with a new wrinkle.
So to the board members at AERC, please don't make public statements in EN that can give riders the impression that a RM is not well versed in safety.  It may be a better idea to contact the RM directly, or maybe send a letter to all RM's addressing a possible problem and giving several suggestions or solutions as how to avoid a similar accident in the future.