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Many rides also reward "high vet score".  This part of the scoring does not 
have any points related to time or rider weight.  It is interesting that 
both the very light and the very heavy complain about the system.  The light 
complain about the points deduction for weight (1/2 point per pound lighter 
than the heaviest rider) and the heavy complain about the time factor (1 
point per minute behind the fastest rider)

The result is that the heavier you are, the further back you can finish and 
the lighter you are the faster you have to go.

If you then add to this the fact (which I can sort of prove) that Light 
weights have an advantage over heavyweights on relatively flat rides, and 
that weight matters much less on mountain rides (like Big Horn) but the 
score system doesn't change your chances of winning BC depend partly where 
you ride.

My bottom line:  First work on proper conditioning so your horse will last a 
long time.  Second, slowly increase your speed.  Third, aim at high vet 
score.  If you do this you may be surprised and get a BC when you least 
expect it.

Ed
Ed & Wendy Hauser
2994 Mittower Road
Victor, MT 59875

(406) 642-9640

ranch(at)sisuwest(dot)us 



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