Re: RC: Re: Safe starts at races...

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 01/22/2000 8:07:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
lynne@glazer.org writes:

<< Having a safe assembly area, where horses can spread out while 
 waiting for the start.
 Making sure it's wide enough for riders to pass each other at first, 
 avoiding accidents, or having a controlled start if it's not.
 Insuring that the start procedure is covered in the ride meeting.
 Taking numbers 15 minutes ahead of the start.
 Using glow sticks for the first bit ridden in the dark.
  >>

Complete approval from another ride manager.  You are right on!

Barbara

P.S.  Our rides do all of the above.