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At 06:22 PM 4/29/2007, rides2far@xxxxxxxx wrote:
> >       I believe that the FEI TDs are acting with good intentions in
> >  proposing these qualifications.
>
> What the heck has doing a 10:40 race over over a flat fast course on a
> cool day got to do with preparing someone to do a slow, hot, humid ride
> safely?

As I said, I don't agree with the shortened COC either.  I also said 
it would have been more effective to require the horses to qualify at 
a hot/humid ride, regardless of speed, rather than a fast ride in 
different climatic conditions.  We agree on this!

However, I can see their thinking.  Any horse fit enough to satisfy 
the requirements of this COC will probably be fit enough to SURVIVE 
the ride in Malaysia if ridden slower--and that is probably their 
primary concern.  How to keep unfit (for these conditions) horses 
from showing up and crashing on course.

terre



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