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RE: [RC] WEIGHT DIVISIONS - heidi

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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Replies
Re: [RC] WEIGHT DIVISIONS, heidi
RE: [RC] WEIGHT DIVISIONS, bobmorris