ridecamp@endurance.net: Weight discussion

Weight discussion

carl meyer (carlmey@citrus.infi.net)
Sat, 20 Sep 1997 18:52:44 +0000

For all those who think that weight has no bearing on results, I
recommend reading the results of the PAM race. I fail to find any heavy
weights in the top 20. Correct me if I'm wrong....
My main idea in bringing up this weight problem is to develop enough
interest amongst the membership so as to put pressure on AERC to
initiate changes in the rules ,i.e. to establish minimum weight (175) in
races where monied prizes are given, minimum weight in national champion
races, to classify races as A or B races( A races have minimum
weilght)(B races have no minimum weight). Class A races give more points
than Class B races. In Best Condition scoring Weight receives 1 point
rather than 1/2 point.
I feel that in order to crown a national champion the rider must not
spot any riders more than 25-30 lbs. in a race. A rider/horse that wins
two Class A races must carry 190 lbs. in a championship race, if they
win three Class A races they must carry 200 lbs. in a championship race.
In order to be eligble for a championship race rider/horse must finish
in the top 10 of two Class A races that have more than 10 starters.Any
rider weighting less than 185 which finishes second to fifth in a Class
A race picks up 5 lbs. for each Class A race for a maximun handicap of
10 lbs., 6-10 place finishers picks up 3.5 lbs. for a maximun of 7 lbs..
This means that in a championship race the lightest weight would be 182
lbs............Now then WE HAVE A REAL CHAMPION !!!!!
Also Class A races must have courses that equate to rock climbing and
sprinting. Class B races can have any type of course.
Riders that race in Class B races can win laurels but not National
Awards....
Along this line, we have established guidelines to deal with the
marathon races.....!!!! They're coming!!!!
Carl Meyer D.V.M.

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