She
really wasn't trying to cause trouble and went to some effort to try to
find out if what she wanted to do would be allowed. She got quite a
bit of incorrect advice along the way.
Why is it that people will try a sport where their horse can die
without preparing for it and at least being familiar with the rules.
You need to read the rules before entering a ride, even with a mentor.
Sometimes the mentors don't know the rules. I can tell you who to ask
though.....ask one of my juniors....they know all the
rules........mb