Re: [RC] AERC National Championship ride qualfications

["John Bass" <jbass@beattynv.com>]

Dear AERC Directors,

Please take into consideration not increasing the qualifications for this
years NC ride.
The AERC doesn't finance the ride. So far either private individuals or a
riding club has taken on the financial responsibly of the ride. To make the
ride successful and to keep entry fees in line the ride needs numbers.
Give some time for the ride to get established, then in time, increase the
qualifications.

Thank You,
John Bass #M19989


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Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 7:31 AM
Subject: [RC] AERC National Championship ride qualfications


> Dear AERC Directors,
>
> Kathy Myers here.  I am writing to let you know that I am not very happy
about the idea of removing the increased qualifications put in place for the
AERC NC rides.  I think the qualifications put into place for this year are
right on the target.  They reward anyone who has miles and logevity with the
same horse.  Endurance is about making it in the long run, not just on a
single day.
>
> If I remember right, when the new NC rides were introduced a couple years
ago the intent to move toward stiffer qualifications as the years went by
was announced along with the rides.  I guess people tend to forget.
>
> I support the new stiffer qualifications.  I support the move toward
looking for riders and horses with longevity and a history together.  I
think the new qualifications are fair.  I do not think that the new
qualifications are locking anyone out of the ride that should otherwise be
there. I think riders in our AERC National Championship rides should have to
qualifiy to be there.
>
> I understand there has been a few people discussing this via the web.  I
think that the few who have been vocal do not necessarily reflect the entire
membership.  I think that those who agree with the new qualifications didn't
see any point in writing or expressing their view.
>
> Perhaps with the proposal just announced and put in front of the board at
the convention later this week, this has changed.  Those of us who agree
with the new stiffer qualifications need to speak up and let you know that.
Thanks for your time and consideration,
>
>
> Kathy Myers
> AERC #14992
> Santa Fe, NM
> magnumsmom@aol.com
>
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