Re: [RC] Weight Divisions - Barbara McCraryI have always been somewhat negative on weight divisions. I always figured if one were a heavyweight, then choose a horse that can handle the weight. I remember when Pat Fitzgerald, as tall and sturdy as he was, won races riding 14.2 hand Hyannis horses. I'd bet Pat was at the very least, a heavy MDWT rider, perhaps even a light HVYWT, by today's weight divisions. I agree, Joe, that we have way too many awards, which diminishes the significance of awards in general. I much preferred the days when we had only ONE national champion and the award meant something. Now, there are so many national champions that no one can remember who they were by the time we leave the awards dinner (except for the recipients, that is.) However, I've never been competitive, so I may not be in the position to judge.Barbara McCrary Ride Mgr., Swanton Pacific 75/100 "The Most Beautiful Trail in the World" See our Website: http://members.cruzio.com/~bigcreekranch ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Long" <jlong@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <AERCMembersForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Ridecamp (E-mail)" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 8:20 AM Subject: [RC] Weight Divisions With the AERC Convention coming up, I believe it's time for the AERC to consider making changes to the Weight Divisions. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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