Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Bylaws say an LD is...final input & response

In a message dated 6/26/02 7:24:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
bluewolfranch@xxxxxxxxx writes:

<< Here are the quotes for LD from the bylaws - no
 mention of it being a training ride there. >>

First, let me remind all who are reading these posts that my original 
objection to someone else's e-mail was that ribbons needed to be mandatory 
and handed out for limited distance rides.

Now that I have said this, I also want to agree with you on the difference in 
rules and regs per region.

Here are ours:

Response to 1.   Agree completely that the horses need to be under the 
control of experienced veterinarians.

Response to 2.  Per section L 6.3 of the Rules and Regs, all riders who 
successfully complete the ride must receive a completion award however this 
does not mean a ribbon.  This can be anything from a T-shirt to a bottle of 
horsespray if so chosen.  Also per section L 7, if placements are given, they 
must be determined using the procedure described in section 5.3 and 5.4.  The 
ride results will be posted in this order, but no points for placement or for 
completion will be awarded.  With exception of section L 8 which states that 
the AERC shall record Best Condition points and Mileage for members in 
Limited Distance rides.  All Best Condition points and all miles remain in 
the Limited Distance Program and are not transferable.  Best Conditions will 
be published.

Response to 3.  Gotchya on the breed thing, I never disputed that.  Also, 
ditto to the age factor!

Last, but certainly not least, Section L 1.4.1 states that Limited Distance 
competitors must be offered a separate and specific briefing on the special 
features and requirements of Limited Distance Rides.............  I would 
have to assume that this is done to explain the difference between Endurance 
rides and LD rides.

After all of that, I still know that LD's were created to introduce riders to 
the sport with the hope that they would upgrade to an actual endurance ride 
if they choose!

I'm all done defending myself.  Make comments if you want but this e-mail was 
tiring enough as it is so expect short responses from me!   (smiling)

Ginger


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