Underage Horse

[Jim Beidle <beidlej@yahoo.com>]

> If you knew of a person who was going to attempt to
> enter a 2 yr old horse 
> in a CTR or LD (both rules say 4yrs)for a junior
> rider which would you do?
> 
> a. Contact Ride Management before the ride
> b. Contact Ride Management at the ride
> c. Contact the Sanction
> d. Speak with the person even though you know they
> probably don't care   
> what you say
> 
> Keep in mind that this person must be very
> irresponsible to even think any 9 
> yr old should be riding a 2 yr old horse!
> 
> Thank you,
> Angie N.
> Fargo, ND

E. All of the above! (Whatever it takes)

It takes moral courage to tell someone they're messing
up, but I think it also takes a level of
responsibility. And I admit that it's easier said than
done. They'll probably get upset, but, gee, that's too
bad. Anyway, I feel you kind of owe it to them to
remind them of the rules, and then (if necessary)
notify whomever it takes to prevent the violation from
taking place and saving horse and rider both from
trouble, injury or death. Y'see, by knowing about it,
you've been made responsible for the the two kids
involved (2-legger and 4-legger). Sigh.

Of course, if they're reading Ridecamp, they all ready
know what's up. Makes it easier to say "You realize
what your doing and the position you've put me in,
don't you?"

My 2 cents, anyway.

Peace


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Jim Beidle


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