Re: RC: ride managers

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/21/00 12:22:56 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
cancer@simplyweb.net writes:

<< This has been discussed at the board meetings before.   The reason that 
they require that the ride manager be a member (whether the "official" ride 
manager or "queen for a day") is that they want someone who is familar with 
the sport and the rules involved since frequently there are questions that 
come up during the day that involve someone familar with the sport, policy, 
and has some background of the sport.  A land owner, etc., who was not 
familar with the sport and rules could make an "on the spot decision" which 
could effect the outcome of the race and leave the ride open for a protest.  
It seems hard to imagine that there wouldn't be some AERC member in the area 
who couldn't step in to manage the ride for a day (someone whose horse maybe 
was lame or, hadn't had time to train, etc.). >>

I don't think anyone in this discussion has disagreed with the rationale that 
managers need to be members.  But the question remains--for those who don't 
ride, wouldn't a limited membership (such as what the vets have for the same 
reasons) still give them all the information that they need to have?

Heidi