Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Finish Line question for LD Riders

Steph...

OK, I'll bite...what is the rationale from the proposer for making the
change?  Statistical?  Easier for the Ride Manager? Why would we want to
base BC score on THAT time instead of placement time?  I must be missing
something here...

Jim, Sun of Dimanche, and Mahada Magic  

Steph Teeter wrote:
> 
> I have a question for you guys:
> 
> One of the AERC directors is proposing a Rules change to LD, where the LD
> rider's finish time would be determined by when they cross the finish line,
> rather than when the horse's pulse reaches criteria. In this proposal the
> placement (first, second, third, etc) of each competitor would then be
> determined separately by when their horse's pulse reaches criteria.
> 
> So your ride time would be determined by when you cross the finish line.
> This is the time that would be published in AERC results, PNER results, etc,
> and this is the time that would be used to calculate BC scores.
> 
> But placement is entirely different - it is determined by when the horse
> reached criteria.
> 
> I would love to hear some opinions on this -
> 
> Steph
> 
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