Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Pre-Ride VC Issues/RM Education

> > RE- That rule does not exist, but Rule 2.1.5 states the Vet's decision
regarding disqualification are final...but that must be related to Rule
2.1.4 that states that the equine is examined for metabolic and
mechanical parameters....so the DQ by a Vet can only be related to those
parameters and violation of Rule 3.3 that refers to an equine that
constitutes a clear danger to other equines or humans....The real answer
to your premise that some Vets are overstepping the boundaries of a
smooth ride lies with competent, educated Ride Managers.  When it is all
said and done, an AERC endurance ride is like a small franchise business
with AERC being the Franchisor...and the Ride Manager is the Franchisee. <<

Competent, educated Ride Managers.

And how does AERC go about making sure we have those?

Franchisors spend a great deal of effort to educate their 
franchisees--to make sure that the products are presented in a 
homogenous manner.  To some extent that is desireable in 
endurance--so that a rider can go around the country (or region) and 
know what to expect.  Our framework, in the form of rules, helps that 
happen.  Our ride manager's handbook is the only other puzzle piece 
that AERC provides, unless you count the ride manager's forum at 
convention.

The ride manager's handbook doesn't include consideration for 
situations like what Roger is describing, nor any of the other tough 
decisions RMs should be making during the conduct of the ride itself.

There is some formidable experience on our BOD in terms of ride 
management.  I would love to see some of this know-how codified into 
the handbook so that more people could learn what it takes to put on 
a good ride, and help RMs with some foreknowledge of the "right 
roads" to take.

Lynne
AERC #14580
IMHO, you can't be a good ride manager without moral courage. 
Whether it's a small ride or a huge one, tough choices often have to 
be made (thinking back over the last 4 years of my ride, and the 
stuff I've seen around the sport for the past 12 yrs as a volunteer 
and rider).

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