First of all, the Bylaws and the Rules are two
separate documents.
That said--Rule L9 (the L rules apply to LD) states
that:
"An award may
be available for the horse judged to be in theBest Condition."
Note the word "may"--implying that it is not
mandatory on LD's. This is different from Rule 9 for endurance rides,
which states:
"An award will
be available for the equine judged to be in theBest Condition."
The word "will" means that it is mandatory that the
award be offered.
That said--also note the word "available" in both
rules--the first corollary to each rule states in effect that if the
veterinarians deem that none of the horses eligible for the award are deserving
of receiving it, then it will not be given.
Hi All, I have a few questions regarding BC on
the LD's. Is it written in the by-laws that on "LD's" a Best Condition is
to be given OR is it Ride Manager's Choice? If it is policy, then can you tell
me what the deciding factors are in determinig which rider receives BC? Thank
you, Iris McQuade
