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RE: [RC] [RC] weight devision question - Howard Bramhall

One can always ride in a lower class than what they are actually in. This has constantly cracked me up, as I know it was designed that way by endurance wimmen. Some might say this is a distortion of reality, but, hey, one of these years I plan on registering as a featherweight, just for the humor alone it might bring.

If you're on the cusp of two weight classes, the only logical thing is to register in the lower one. That way, even if you don't end up losing the weight that you might have wanted to, you'll still be legal. And, by riding in a lower class, you will be among many others who do likewise. It makes no sense to me, or to the horse, to tack up to be in a higher class than where you should be.

Endurance, designed by endurance wimmen, has some interesting rules, and this sure is one of them.

cya,
Howard


From: Sundaez@xxxxxxx
To: Ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC]   weight devision question
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 11:12:16 EST

How does one get an accurate weight of what division they are in? Does the
weight include loaded packs, water, saddle, bridle, etc? Is there any allowance
if you are on the borderline of a weight division? Can you change weight
divisions at a ride? Let's say you were a MW and then lost weight do you change to
a LW? Obviously it is advantages to be a light middle weight if you are going
for points or whatever, but what about the everyday rider who finishes at the
back. Does it really matter?

What is the average weight of a middle weight sans tack...a lightweight, etc.

I'm just trying to figure out where I fit in. I am a lightweight but by the
time I load down my saddle it must add 30 pounds with everything.

thanks...and always grateful for ridecamp,

Mel and Tess

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