The AERC Horse Welfare committee is proposing what you suggest
as a rule change - that all new riders be required to complete their first
4 rides at a slower pace, 2/3 of the speed allowed currently under the 12
hours per 50 miles. i.e. 4 hours max for a 25, 8 hours max for a 50. The
committee is also recommending that horses must meet criteria within 30
minutes of the finish (it is currently 60 minutes).
The Board will
be asked to consider these proposals at the meetings next year in Reno.
This is a good time for serious comment and discussion.
And - if you
have comments or proposals that you would like AERC to consider, your best
bet is to contact a director, and have them take your proposals to the
Board. The discussion on the email lists is useful for tossing ideas
around, but if you - or anybody - is serious about having AERC consider
your ideas, find a director willing to introduce them for discussion at a
regular meeting. You can also send your comments directly to AERC via
email. Get involved!
Steph
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[Guest] New Riders.
