> Stephanie,
> Once the horse cross the arrival line we have 30 mn to get the
> vet IN. When the pulse is less than 64 the clock stops et the
> vet checks Pulse and gait. If he is not ok he is pulled out.
> If it takes more than 30 mn to recover he is pulled out.
> Pierre.
> Pierre,
>This sounds a little different if I understand you correctly. At most
>of our rides, the 'gate into a hold' means that your hold does not
> even begin until the pulse is down to whatever criteria is defined
> before the ride begins (usually 60). So conceivably a horse could
>spend much more time at the hold if he his slow to recover. As with
>your system, if a horse does not recover within 30 minutes he is
>pulled.
>Another question - how consistent are the 'policies' across
>Europe?
>Desiree - how about Holland?
>South Africa? Australia?
>Steph
The Netherlands:
First, I think I have explained it earlier, we have a promotion system.
Completion of 3 rides per Class, starting in Class I, allows you to climb to
the ultimate 100 Miles/160 Kilometers in at least 10 rides.
Class I (<25 Miles/40 Kilometers): people start in small groups, not all
together. Approx. halfway there is a P&R check. You get half an hour
time there to present your horse with 64 BPM or less. The quicker your
horse recovers, the sooner you get out. No gait check, nothing further,
no pause. At the finishline pulse rate is taken and ride time stops if pulse
rate is 64 or less. Maximum recovery time: 20 minutes, otherwise
eliminated. A completion check is done 30 minutes after 64 was reached.
Class II (25-50 Miles/40-80 Kilometers), II I (50-75 Miles/80-120
Kilometers) and IV (75-100 Miles/120-160 Kilometers): mass start. After
approx. 20-25 Miles/30 - 40 Kilometers a vetgate. You cross the line, get
your "arrival time" noted on your vetcard. You can groom your horse in
the crewarea/groomarea with a maximum of 30 minutes. You may
present your horse at the vet as soon as you think he is ready (pulse
below 64 BPM, looking OK). At the moment you say "I want to present",
this "in-time" is noted on your vetcard too. The horse is measured and
judged as soon as possible (longer distances usually have preference
over shorter distances if there is a queue - most of the time longer
distance people have a greater mouth too!). If pulse is not OK, time will be
crossed out and you have to present anew later (within 30 minutes after
arrival time). Sometimes you can meet a vet, who says that you can
come back only at 30 minutes after arrival time if you don't pass the first
time (this way you get only two chances). There can also be a limited
number of times you are allowed to present. There can also be no limit
(not often done as this gives a queue at the vet). If the horse is lame
however, no second chance! Pulled.
If pulse rate is OK, it means that "in-time" becomes "hold-time" and your
pause has started. That is way it is necessary to have horses checked
(metabolics, gaites, etc.) as quick as possible after they get their
"in-time". Otherwise your pause will be over before having your horse
checked.
If your horse is OK, you start your pause (or what is left of it). After your
pause (usually approx. 30 minutes) your allowed to go without any
further check.
At the finishline pulserate is taken for statistics and recovery. There is
usually a completion check after 30 or 45 minutes, but there is also a
possibility of having a vet-gate finish. As soon as you think your horse is
ready (pulse below 64 BPM), you present your horse.
Belgium:
Arrival; after 10 minutes check-up with every beat above certain rate (I
believe it was 44) 2 penalty points; rate above 64 after 10 minutes, come
back at 30 minutes and you get at least 50 penalty points plus in addition
2 per beat above 44. Rate above 64? Eliminated! Further check on your
horse gives also penalty points if applicable (CRT, gaits, etc.). All points
are gathered, together with penalty points on minutes used more than
ideal time (1 per minute you used more). Total of all penalty points gives
final placings.
Germany:
Arrival; pulse is measured. After 10 minutes you get back and have it
measured again. Every beat above 30 is a penalty point, >64 after 20
minutes means eliminated. The horse gets also checked at the vet on
gaits, etc. 30 minutes after arrival you leave for second part of ride.
Sometimes hidden controls in the field (72BPM within 10 minutes or 64
within 20 minutes is allowed to continue, if not: eliminated).
At the finish line you get the same pulse check as at the pause (arrival
and after 10 minutes). Final examination on gaits, etc. after 2 hours.
Ratings according to penalty points on pulse rates.
Any other systems valid in Europe? ELDRIC rides are judged the same
everywhere (as far is I experienced until now). Local/National rides have
different systems per country.
Desiree Hanen - The Netherlands
(Still.... it takes Love over Gold & to finish is to win!)