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Re: [RC] [AERC-Members] New LD BC Rule - heidiThe point is to support those people who take care of their horses. AND support the good treatment of those horses through BC awards. I say there should not be one BC award in the LD; there should be more than one award, based on various criteria. We should do everything we can to encourage people to consider the condition of their horse, ESPECIALLY at the LD rides, where most people start. I would go so far to say, do BC's instead of top ten for the LD's. VERY well said, Paul. And some of the suggestions here about how to do something different for the LD BC that doesn't emphasize being in the Top Ten have been really good. FWIW, some of the RMs that have pioneered some alternatives down in PS have done exactly what you suggest, too--they've given a Top 5 or a Top 10 BC or vet score, instead of a Top 10 across the line. The LD folks are the ones trying out the sport and trying to learn--and the LD BC experience should be a positive part of that learning experience. Heidi ============================================================ The whole ride experience can be very hard, and at times you question why you put yourself through such abuse. But then you remember all those moments when you pop up over a hill and are suddenly surrounded by the most stunning views. It's just you and your horse and for a moment time stops and you can hear the angels sing. Therein lies the addiction, at least for me. ~ Leslie Beyers ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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