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But Heidi, you are making unnecessary distinctions between controls and newbies.
 This is an issue about *controls for newbies*.

Heidi Smith wrote:
> > Hmm - last time _I_ looked, there were all sorts of restrictions on NASCAR
> >     
> vehicles to keep speed down. I believe there are similar restrictions on
> Indy cars. Even in the very, very risky sport of car racing, we still do a
> lot to mitigate the risk. Plus, they sure don't allow newbie drivers to just
> buy a car and go run the Indy.
>
> Two issues here--controls and newbies.  With regard to controls--we already
> have 'em.  They are called vet checks and veterinary standards.  Yes, we
> need to do all we can to make those better--no, we don't need the equivalent
> of a speed limit sign out there.  With regard to newbies--newbies DO go race
> cars.  Just not at Indy.  Kinda like they don't just go plunk down their
> entry fees for the PAC.
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Hey, horses get damaged and stressed and overridden at rides other than the
PAC.  I've seen it, and so have you, and I've seen it done by experienced
riders and new riders.  The new riders and horses,  we should help out with
a little more info and training, imo.
    
Lisa
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