Re: RC: Spurs

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/31/01 6:49:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
guest@endurance.net writes:


> I disagree with the FEI rule 'no spurs'  and
> will lobby strongly if any AERC board tries
> to go the same route.  
>
> Some people will cry about this but I have also seen
> riders carry branches made into whips during a ride
> and toss it if they needed to-- So just making another
> rule is not the solution.


We haven't shown any indication of making a "no spurs" rule.  And yes, I have 
seen riders carry branches to use as horse swatters. Every so often a horse 
needs a wake up call.  It doesn't take brutality to get a horse's attention.

Barbara
West region director