Re: [RC] New 30 minute rule for 50s - Long - Annie George
If the rule says 'in writing
before the ride', I consider the ride meeting being AT the ride not BEFORE the
ride. I would think that would clearly mean in the pre
ride literature sent out to us in advance of a ride. I am asking for
clarification from someone that knows, on one of those fine points that does
warrant clarification. When a person leaves home for a ride, he is under
certain assumptions about what he and his horse can expect as per their personal
level of condition. If he knows one hour is sufficient for his horse, but
30min may be cutting it close, and he is investing time and money he
has the opportunity to make his decision. If the information about altering the
standard accepted provided time is available to him to make that decision
before he leaves home he has that opportunity. Getting it at the ride meeting
could very well be a big surprise. Tevis-Shoes-Kids are all in the pre ride
literature we get well in advance of any ride. Which is what I read
the rule to say/mean. If this is something that has come up in the past, and has
already been passed upon by the rules committee, or any past discussions or
protest, whatever, I would like to know. I am sure others would also
like to know. Thus, clarification from some one who actually was there or
actually knows the reasons for the change, or the committee is not
a 'rocket science' request. Annie
G.
Subject: Re: [RC] New 30 minute rule for
50s - Long
>Was it presented in written
form before the ride?
Annie, I haven't a
clue. But even if it wasn't, it appears that the word was gotten out to
the riders and that no one was "surprised" by it, which is the intent of
the "in writing" part. They certainly were within the spirit of the
rule, if not the letter of it.
