Straight from the AERC rulebook: Check out
4.1.3 (this is for refusing entry, not disqualifying a rider AT a
ride):
4. Entry to a ride may be refused for cause. 4.1 Cause is
defined as a specific occurrence, substantiated by direct and corroborated
evidence of, including but not limited to, one of the following: 4.1.1
Non-payment of ride fees, such as insufficient funds check not made
good. 4.1.2 Abuse of an equine, such as drugging or continuing to
ride after being pulled without the specific permission of a ride
vet. 4.1.3 Abusive harassment of ride personnel, other riders or
crews, such as arguing with the veterinarians, breaking the line at
vet gates, or deliberately blocking other riders on the trail. 4.1.4
Removing or altering trails markers. 4.1.5 Cheating, such as deliberate short
cuts or deliberately leaving timed holds early. 4.1.6 An equine determined
to be unruly or dangerous may be denied entry. 4.2 Cause might also be
determined by the Board or one of the committees of the
AERC.
But, on down in the rule book:
6. Completion requires meeting all of
the following criteria: a. All riders and mounts must be present and
accounted for at the start of the ride. b. Properly entered in the
ride. c. Obeying all the rules. ? 5 ? d. Following the prescribed
course, and doing multiple loops in the correct order. e. Passing all
control points. f. Passing vet check requirements. g. Finishing within the
prescribed maximum time. h. Not being disqualified.
Maybe number 6 "Obeying all the rules" But it
is a tad unclear to me, if a ride manager CAN disqualify a rider for Abusive
harassment of ride personnel. It only says they can be denied entry. Can someone
clear this up?
