Re: RC: Show and Tell

["Nancy Mitts" <mitts_n@hotmail.com>]

Of course we all know that AERC rules say equines must be at least 48 MONTHS 
to do limited distance (Which is 25-35 miles) & at least 60 MONTHS to do 50 
miles or more. So if someone KNOWS a rider has an underage horse, and you 
don't want to file a protest, just cringe your way on over to the ride 
manager or head vet. They can require the rider to show proof of the horses 
age or examine the horse. If the vet feels they are physically immature they 
can refuse to let them start.
Again, the rules are in place folks.......
Nancy Mitts
AERC # 8558
Monte Mitts
AERC #5851



>On the colt subject - one person, on hearing that I had bought the colt, 
>wanted to know when I plan on putting a saddle on him.  I was speechless 
>for a long time and then the person went on to say that they saddle and 
>pony at 6 months, break in at 1 ½  with a light rider, and by the time the 
>horse is 3, they're doing 25s and at about 4 ½ they're doing 50s!!!!  This 
>came from somebody who had been doing endurance for many years and came 
>from and endurance family.  Needless to say, the family is in the breeding 
>business and their main aim was to get the youngsters out there with miles 
>on them and sold.  Then I looked at their field full of horses, all with 
>problems and not one that could be ridden any more.  Makes you think 
>.......
>
>Kristene
>
>
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