AERC did NOT set the standards for FEI. WE WERE NOT THERE when most of this
was being set up..that is why FEI is a royal pain when it comes down to it.
Ask an FEI competitior what their first impression of all the "ridiculous"
and seemingingly "unnecessary" reagulations and safeguards. This sport grew
up "grass roots" and we are used to simplicity. FEI regulations cam as a
shock and an impedence in many people's eyes.
Teddy (ask Valerie!!!)