This is a very serious issue. Not only at vet checks but anywhere
and everywhere on course, in the pit crew area, base camp, etc.
Is there sufficient water for everyone? Did one horse bump another
horse away from the water? Did some crew or rider foul the water with
a spong? How did this effect the result of the ride?
Did ride management make up rules that not every one followed? Are the
AERC guidelines rules or just guidelines?
How well was the course marked? We've talked about that one frequently.
Did some rider sabatouge the course marking so that those coming behind
would get lost? Can you prove it?
A few week ago, in this forum we discussed what was a drug, what was
not a drug, and what was "legal" under AERC rules. Imagine what the
extreems would become if endurance rides became professional.
I like the nice and friendly atmostphere we have at most rides.
Sure there are the occasional riders who insistent on making a point
about something. But for the most part, everyone gets along well,
and helps out each other.
Let's see, not so many years ago a young rider who was currently second
at the ROC found the first place rider had been dumped. Young rider stopped
to help out. As a result, the third place rider passed them and the young
rider ended up second. She could have continued and placed first, but she
wanted to help the fallen rider. If $30,000 was at stake, what do you think
she would have done?
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