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Re: [RC] [RC] kids and horses - Joe Long - Joe LongOn Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:07:34 EST, KimFue@xxxxxxx wrote: I really don't have an opinion on this issue but nobody has really made a very strong case that would sway me to support the idea additional age restrictions or rules are needed. Are there any facts out there that show that the 5-9 year old riders are more prone to accidents even with good supervision of a parent or a sponsor? Are there facts out there that show there are more accidents with young children entered in endurance rides? I don't know if that information is available. I don't buy the arguement that just because other organizations have age restrictions we should have age restrictions. Traditionally our organization does not make new rules just because other equestrian organizations have particular rules or regulations. Historically AERC has never imposed age restrictions on juniors and I am not sure why this is now a major issue for this organization. ... Now that I agree with 100%! I hope I haven't given the impression that I believe the AERC should have a minimum age just because other organizations do. I've pointed out that others do in refuting the claim that "no one else does, so neither should the AERC." -- Joe Long jlong@xxxxxxxx http://www.rnbw.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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