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Per AERC rules, an unentered pace horse is not allowed.

 

As for the ride being on public land, sorry, but that dog don't hunt either.  The ride manager has a specific permit for those trails for that day, and as such, has every right to insist that unentered horses not be out there.  Think of it as being like a public campground--if all the spaces are full, the campground host can turn people away, even though it is "public."  As Angie pointed out, there are also some serious liability issues.

 

Tell the newbie that the friend either pays an entry fee or "supports" her as a pit crew from the ground.

 

Heidi

A newbie rider going to the Bluebonnet ride in Texas (where Jonni is)
has a friend who wants to ride along side her for support but not enter
the ride.  I found rule 6K which seems to say that the entrant will be
disqualified if she is paced or prompted by a non-entered rider.  This
newbie thinks that since the ride is in a national park and the trails
aren't closed, that it will be ok.  Anyone know if having a non-entered
horse ride along side you during a ride is allowed?
Laney

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