Re: Pulled rider but not horse

["Robert Morris" <bobmorris@rmci.net>]

I refer you to the AERC By-laws Article V Section 1. Endirance riding is
defined as an athletic event in which the same equine and rider cover a
specified course...


Bob Morris
Morris Endurance Enterprises
Boise, ID

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> From: Flemmer, Linda <flemmerl@rcbhsc.wvu.edu>
> To: Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>
> Cc: Doris Kulp <doris@rrdstrad.nist.gov>; ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: Re: Pulled rider but not horse
> Date: Monday, September 28, 1998 12:48 PM
> 
> Doris Kulp wrote:
> 
> > I was just curious but if the horse is fit to continue but the rider
> > isn't can another rider take over and finish the ride so the horse can
> > get the mileage?  I am referring to endurance.
> Teddy Lancaster wrote:
> 
> > NO, endurance means horse and rider as a TEAM....if one is pulled, so
is
> > the other.
> 
> Doric may have heard that the horse may continue with another rider in
ECTRA
> (CTR int he NE) where the horse will receive mileage credit.  I looked up
> the AERC rules and it does not specifically state that the horse & rider
> team must stay unchanged...  I'll quote the only part of the rules that
seem
> to apply:
> 
> 6 Completion requires meeting all of the following criteria:
> 
>      a. All riders and mounts must be present and accounted for at the
start
> of the ride.
>      b. Properly entered in the ride.
>      c. Obeying all the rules.
>      d. Following the prescribed course, and doing multiple loops in the
> correct order.
>      e. Passing all control points.
>      f. Passing vet check requirements
>      g. Finishing within the prescribed maximum tine.
>      h. Not being disqualified.
>      i. Meeting criteria at post-finish-line check.
>      j. Meeting any other criteria prescribed by ride management
> 
> You'll notice that it does not say "a. All riders and mounts must be
present
> and accounted for at the start of the ride." AND at the finish.
> 
> Has anyone experienced this situation at a ride?  How did AERC view it?
> 
> Linda Flemmer
>