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  • - sindy mccosker

    [RC] Very young riders in AERC rides - Rides 2 Far


    Though I do not support a > minimum age
    > rule based on possible "child abuse", I WOULD like to see some >
    research that> is comprised of information gathered specific to our
    sport...
    
    I'm afraid we'd have to find an orthopedic surgeon who competes to weigh
    the dangers of a mass start of endurance horses. While I do have concern
    for the joint issues, I have an even greater concern as to whether a
    small child is physicially capable of controlling a horse once it crosses
    that line and doesn't *want* to be controlled.  I don't like going
    through the woods at a front runner pace on a 50 and coming around a
    curve only to see a horrified parent trying to get their small junior out
    of my way.  Even if I am in control, my approach at a faster pace is
    enough to cause them a control issue.
    
    The start of a 100 is safer than the start of a 50, and the start of a 50
    is safer than the start of a 25 in my opinion, but overlapping loops make
    it very difficult, even for a parent who starts after the pack to truly
    provide a safe environment for their child.  I'm glad I spent my
    childhood PLAYING on a bareback pony,  building "forts" in the woods
    spying on grown ups. Endurance is a great sport, but we can do that till
    we die. As a child I'm glad I got to do the stuff that I was bound to
    outgrow.
    
    Angie (wonder if I could sneak outside and spy on Bill fixing my fence
    without him seeing me >g<)
    
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