Re: adding rider weight

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

Yes..BUT, since the ground jury makes the decision..perhaps one could find out
from the President of the ground jury in advance.  In the interest of fairness, I
think it would be smart to be prepared.  Unfortunately, since it does not seem to
be an easy job to add weight anywhere, and if the decision is not made until
riders are on the grounds, they don;t have the opportunity to train with the
weight in the place they plan to carry it during competition.  In the interest of
"fairness" to ALL riders, I think there SHOULD be a posted policy either in FEI
rules or on the entry form (invitation) so all can plan in advance.

Teddy


CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 98-09-02 11:33:12 EDT, Teddy@runningbear.com writes:
>
> << Mike Tomlinson just informed me that the issue of where and how weight is
> carried
>  is a decision of the ground jury.  I suggest riders who need to carry weight
>  contact the ride management concerning this for a particular ride.
>
>  Teddy >>
>
> Since the ground jury does not meet until a few days before the ride, ride
> management has no idea how they will rule on such an issue, and is not
> necessarily privy to any such decision until the ground jury opts to post it.
> In fact, ride management has no say whatsoever in these choices.  Therefore,
> it is far better to talk to people who have had experience with how FEI
> officialdom works and to come to the ride with multiple solutions to the
> problem so that you know that you have a good chance of having at least one
> solution be acceptable.
>
> Heidi