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Re: [RC] [RC] Rule Change Proposal, questions - Maryanne GabbaniMaybe there needs to be an apprenticeship program with The Duck.... that would solve a lot of problems. Maryanne On Nov 10, 2007 3:40 AM, Beth Walker <bwalker2@xxxxxxx> wrote: As for the Duck rides - I haven't been to one, but I have heard about them. I believe a lot of them are multi-days, which probably discourages novice riders in the first place. A multi-day format, all by itself, is going to encourage people to ride more conservatively, or they aren't going to have a horse for the rest of the ride meet. Besides - I get the feeling that the Duck would have no problem drop-kicking a 'problem rider' out of his ride... On Nov 9, 2007, at 3:32 PM, marshall Bates wrote:I honestly don't think we can regulate out the idiots. I feel sorry for their mounts, but I for one don't want more rules, restrictions etc. Take a look at the Ducks rules and check out the treatment rate at his rides. As far as LD goes (most of my rides are LD's so that I can crew for my wife at longer distances) I don't think they should be considered a race and therefore no BC is necessary. I also disagree with any rule that puts in a minimum time for LD's. One of these days my mount may just feel like sailing over the trail and I can see no reason to have to slow her down just because some people have over ridden their horses. I also disagree with lowering the HR for LD's-the present system works. My wife and I left CTR because of all the rules, please don't shut down this venue for us. One other comment- all of you who think "one more piece of paper or one more thing for the ride manager to check" is no big thing- put on a ride or two and see how much more work you are willing to take on. Marsh the muleman -- Maryanne Stroud Gabbani msgabbani@xxxxxxxxx Egypt Face to Face www.alsorat.com Weblogs: Living In Egypt miloflamingo.blogspot.com Cairo/Giza Daily Photo cairogizadailyphoto.blogspot.com Turn Right At The Sarcophagus haramlik.blogspot.com Photos of Egypt: http://www.flickr.com/photos/livinginegypt/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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