Re: RC: dogs ride managers view

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

Thank you for being a sane and responsible ride manager....wish I could
come.

teddy

paddi wrote:

> I am hosting a 100 mile ride on May 23.
> I have clearly written on the ride announcement that dogs are welcome
> but must be on leashs at all times. I have also added that all children
> must be supervised at all times.
> Riders are responsible for their dogs , crew and guests.
>  Any violation of the above will result in the rider being disqualified.
>
> I have not had any problems at any ride I have attended with dogs but I
> have seen young children left in camp while mom and dad hit the trail to
> do a quick 50.
> I am not sure what would happen if the kids got hurt. Medical care can
> not be given without parental consent.
>  At one ride I was volunteering I found 3 kids under the age of 7 going
> to the river for a swim....
> I turned them arround and sent them back to camp. I shudder to think of
> what  could have happened if I had not stopped them.The river was high
> and fast.
> For 2 of them the parents were both riding and the 3rd dad was crewing
> and thought JR was safe with the other kids playing. He did not realize
> they were alone unsupervised.
> Paddi
>
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