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 In regard to gleaning out whether a rule exists stating whether a 
rider can enter two or more horses in a ride or not, I will be very 
interested in the outcome. If this can be done because there is no 
specific rule against it, I am hoping to enter a three legged horse in a 
ride, as there is no specific rule against that, either, as far as I 
know. I figure I got 25% less of a chance of going lame.  :>
Even if this could be done, look at some of the ramifications: If the 
ponied horse gets sick, can the rider leave it with the vet at the vet 
check on fluids while they continue on to get at least one completion? 
If the ridden horse gets sick, can he be left at the vet check while the 
rider continues on with the (unsaddled) ponied horse on foot for the 
rest of the 100 miler? If both horses get pulled, will the rider have 
two pulls on his record? Would the rider have to pay two ride fees? 
Would the ride manager have to provide two top ten awards to the rider 
if both horses finish in the top ten? Who takes care of a horse that is 
left behind at a vet check because it can't go on? If the ponied horse 
gets loose during a mad dash to the finish line, and passes another 
horse and rider, who wins?
 I think there are more productive things to wonder about in improving 
our sport.   Bruce Weary

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