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> The AERC Rules on weight are explicit in they determine what
> is to be weighed.  Body and tack! This determination is
> implicit in that the several articles of tack are not
> defined nor exactly what the "body" actually is.
Alas, Bob, "tack" is a broad term.  It is left to the rider not to
jettison parts of it at the first vet check--or pick up more at the last
vet check to "make weight" at the finish line.

> Yes, the AERC makes the assumption that riders are honest
> sportsmen.
And quite frankly, I like competing in a sport where for the most part,
the riders ARE honest sportsmen.  I'm certainly not suggesting that AERC
change its policies--simply making comparisons.  God forbid we ever have
to go through FEI-style weigh-ins with spot checks at vet checks.

> It is sad that all the above is very often ignored for the
> sake of ego.
I agree!

Heidi



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