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[RC] WEIGHT DIVISIONS - rides2farYes, the AERC makes the assumption that riders are honest sportsmen. Alas, Bob, "tack" is a broad term. It is left to the rider not to jettison parts of it at the first vet check--or pick up more at the last vet check to "make weight" at the finish line. Well, I'll admit I've always weighed in with full bottles. I leave every vet check with 2 full bottles and drink some (which remains on the horse's back in my stomach) and pour most on my horse within the last 1/2 mile or so as I come in. Never thought a thing about it until they didn't let us weigh them in FEI. Then recently heard a HW complain "Who knows what they have in those bottles...could be sand or rocks". At one ride I mixed a waterbottle rull of electrolytes & applesauce so I could dose 2 horses often on long loops and was amazed how heavy the bottle was so saw where he was coming from. I sure won't try to weigh in with water if it's considered dishonest or deceptive, certainly never had anybody in authority hint it was wrong. Like I said, I was nowhere near the line, and I do carry more water than some. Just make up your mind what's considered right and let us know. Angie ________________________________________________________________ Speed up your surfing with Juno SpeedBand. Now includes pop-up blocker! Only $14.95/ month - visit http://www.juno.com/surf to sign up today! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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