Re: RC: underage horse

[Lynne Glazer <lynne@glazer.org>]

Like Jessica says, can't be stressed enough.

Two riders came up to me at my '99 ride, saying that an entered horse 
in the 50 was 4.  I verified it (through breed registration records) 
and disqualified him at the event.  His entrance of that horse in the 
ride was protested, and yeah, it was upheld, and as a 
level-playing-field rules fan, I was happy about that--but to me what 
was more important was that the riders felt they could bring it to my 
attention, and that it was indeed *handled* at the local level.

Do tell ride management.  And if the horse is entered, is in fact 
underage, tell *everyone* at the ride.  Shunning, it's an old 
tradition...but make sure you have your facts straight.

Lynne
Norco Riverdance Ride



>i HOPE that the vets at the ride would be able to recognize a TWO YEAR
>OLD!!!! They certainly do not look mature enough to pass as 4 yr olds.
>
>I think it is wise of you to alert ride management. I would appreciate it if
>it was my ride and you alerted me. Whatever is in the best interest of the
>horse is most important.
>
>Just my $.02
>
>Jessica