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RE: [RC] Disappointed in Wisconsin - ranch"...Upper Midwest, stated that you were not allowed to use water to help cool your horse down at the p&r...." The cooling water at a stop during a CTR rule, has nothing to do with water that goes into the horse. In fact the UMECRA rules state that a horse shall not be denied water. In 10 years of competing in UMECRA, I did not ever experience a ride where there was not horse water at a scheduled stop, but I guess there is always a first time. (If I have ID'd the ride in question properly, I didn't happen to ever go to that particular ride) UMECRA CTR RULES ONLY!! While many shudder that cooling water is not allowed at UMECRA CTR stops, it is not usually a problem. If you ride a CTR properly, your well conditioned horse will be down into the 40's without sponging when the 10 minute P/R is taken. Note also that unlimited sponging is allowed on the trail, and even within the last 2 miles if you do not stop to do it. Usually there is adequate "natural" water on the trail for sponging and drinking. If there is a very dry loop, the RM can and will put water tanks out and define their use. This makes the RM supplied water "natural" What is prohibited is having a crew meet you on the trail with water. If the temperature and humidity are high enough the Vet can allow sponging. I have been at some rides where the Vet allowed 5 minute of sponging on a CTR. LD AND ENDURANCE UMECRA RULES!! LD and Endurance follow AERC rules. Most RM's allow unlimited crewing on LD and Endurance. Since most rides are in areas with a lot of road access, this presents many opportunities for crewing with water and whatever. Ed Ed and Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx (406) 642-9640 Cell: (406) 544-2926 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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