Re: [RC] [AERC-Members] HRM at Vet Check Poll - Dot Wiggins
Not a bad idea, if RM can find enough folks to man
two checks.
I do have one question though.
What happens if you go to the "Complete" line the
first check or two, find you and your horse are having a fabulous day,
recovering instantly, "A"s on all counts, time right up with the front
runners.
Are you stuck with completion only? Or can
you get a "real" placing if it's earned?
I guess my question is, must you declare up front
you are "racing" and drop down if needed, or can you jump up if it seems
the thing to do?
Subject: Re: [RC] [AERC-Members] HRM at
Vet Check Poll
to logistics. It is basically
having two pulse boxes -- one with a big sign "RACE" and the other with a big
sign "COMPLETE" (or whatever language we choose). Those competing for a
placing will have no more traffic --- and probably a lot less -- than they
would currently, with everyone, regardless of intention, jostling for position
in the pulse line. Those in the completion queue would go about their business
at their chosen, non-frantic pace.
Now here's a new wrinkle: If a "race for place" participant arrives
at the vet check and realizes "I ain't gonna make the 15-minute recovery
window," that individual can simply switch to the other line on his or her own
before presenting --- sort of an "RO-completion". It again shifts the
possibility for making a smart choice to the rider. If they are on the
borderline (or for whatever reason), they can seamlessly make a choice for
safety and sanity.
