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IMO, having minimal ride times that applied the same to all rides would
be meaningless due to the varied terrain of the different rides. It
would also be a nightmare to have each ride set up with different
minimal ride times to take terrain into account. I have to agree with
Truman, this is not a huge national problem that needs a new set of
rules to control inexperienced riders who don't take the time to educate
themselves or don't pay enough attention to their horse. 

The idea of a different colored vet card or even just a BIG NOTATION on
the card indicating new rider status would give the vets a prompt to
talk a little more as they are examining the horse and tell the rider to
take it easier if they felt the rider was riding too fast for a new
rider. OTOH, sometimes, first time riders are at rides with incredibly
fit horses that have been loaned to them by trusting friends and they
could easily continue on at a faster pace.

Kathy









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