Re: RC: [Fwd: Re: LD AND OPINIONS]

[Merryben@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/23/01 5:17:44 PM Pacific Standard Time, lanconn@tds.net 
writes:


> 22222A-hem.....I don't see why it would be against the rules even if he is
> NOT entered. I have been to many rides where we see pleasure riders,
> trail riders, and riders of all description out there with us....some of
> them have even ridden alongside while I described the joys of
> Endurance.  As long as he isn't leading their horses or otherwise
> assisting them to complete the ride, he can ride along with them...in
> fact the CALVARY could ride behind them or in front of them without
> violating the rules.  I applaud his concern....butt out!


It really doesn't matter that you don't see why it would be against the rules 
if he is not entered, it is in fact a rule.  [See AERC Rule 6 k].  As for 
butting out, as an elected official of the AERC I took an oath to uphold the 
rules so I am just doing my job.

Maryben Stover
AERC Vice president
#2352
Chair Hall of Fame Committee
8,000 miles
member since 1974

Oh yeah, you guys need to really lighten up.  I originally wrote that in 
response to Truman jokingly.  However, it really is against the rules....