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[RC] PNER convention - issues for discussion - Steph TeeterPNER members: I'll be at the convention and would like to spend a little time at the general meeting discussing some AERC issues and asking for input. such as: 1. AERC programs. The organization MAY CONSIDER allocating funds for certain programs, such as Trails and Education. Some recent special requests for funds that have been approved are: -> A camp and trail improvement project in New Mexico. The ride manager and riders in the area had an opportunity to make improvements via matching BLM funds. AERC appropriated the funds to do so. ->The southeast region recently set up a special Endurance demo and display at a regional horse fair. AERC approved funds to help with the demo. These are both good examples of projects that fall within the charter of AERC - trails and education. -Do you think this is something AERC should pursue IF there are adequate funds available? -Any other ideas or suggestions for programs that would help the sport? 2. Ride managers: The issue of ride insurance. The AERC Board recently voted to make it mandatory for all rides to be insured, and to specifically name AERC as an additional insured. The issue now is how to make sure that this happens. Would you like to see a 'national' policy? Where all rides would be insured with the same policy? There are issues of cost, and whether a national policy could compete with some of the less expense insurance policies (e.g. IAHA), and if it would also meet the needs of rides that have other events (e.g. ride and tie, competetive trail) at the same time or same place. There is also some discussion of having AERC cover some of the cost of insurance IF adequate funds are available. Ride managers - what are your concerns, if any? 3. Minimum age limit. There has been some discussion by some members about petitioning for a change in the AERC rules and/or bylaws, to require a minimum age limit for Juniors. The southeast region currently won't permit any juniors under the age of 8 to participate in their rides. This is not an issue in front of the AERC Board - yet. But it may become one. Let us know your thoughts on this. 4. A proposed Limited Distance rule change (rule L5): Current rule: ride time ends when horse reaches criteria. The pulse time determines finish ride time and placement. all of this must happen within the (6 hours per 25 miles) maximum time limit. Proposal: ride time ends when you cross the finish line. Riders must cross the finish line within the (6 hour per 25 miles) max time limit. Riders then have an additional 30 minutes to reach criteria, and this will determine their placement.(first, second, third, etc). Actual ride time is the time when they cross the finish line. Both ride time and placement time will be sent to AERC with results. 5. Do you want an email discussion list specifically for AERC members only? These are the current issues I can think of, let me know if you have other things you'd like to discuss and I'll try to be prepared. If you won't be at the convention, or are not a PNER member, but have some opinions on these or other AERC issues let me know. Dialog is welcome. Steph Teeter NW Regional Director ===================================================================== === === AERC Board of Directors Mailing List === ===================================================================== =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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