Re: RC: Re: Re: Endurance/CTR

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In a message dated 3/23/00 6:28:02 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
mmieske@netonecom.net writes:

<< Wow, our window here in Michigan for CTR is ten minutes!!!  I LOVE
 endurance!!   >>

The points and judging systems vary a lot from group to group with CTR.  The 
general principle with CTR is that the distance is covered in a set time, and 
the horse is judged by condition, minus any time penalty points.  In 
endurance, the course is covered as rapidly as possible while remaining in 
acceptable condition, so time is the determining factor in "judging" provided 
the condition parameters are met.

NATRC (and maybe a few other groups) have judging for the rider as well, and 
also factor in "trail course" type obstacles, but most CTR organizations 
don't do this, or at least don't put as much emphasis on the rider part as 
NATRC does.

Heidi