[RC] Rule change - andreabJust a further 2 cents as a foreign reader of this thread. After the WEG there were quite a few complaints about the US riders not being competitive enough etc. Don't you think changing the rule from 60min to 30min may possibly help in the conditioning of horse and rider to be able to still ride the final leg fast and then vet in within 30min? From what I see from results, the last leg of international competitions is many times the fastest leg of the rides. Those horses have to pulse down in 30min. As mentioned before, if you are concerned about the welfare of horses crashing post meeting criteria after 30min, consider what we apply in South Africa, a further check before leaving the grounds at the earliest 2 hours after completing. Sure I have put my foot in it now! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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