Some don't like "all the rules" that NATRC has in
place, but it seems they have a handle on Disqualification of riders for
behavior.
Jonni in TX
Disqualification 1. A horse and rider, for the
purpose of disqualification, are considered a team. Disqualification of one
automatically constitutes the disqualification of the other. 2. Judges,
the trailmaster, or the ride chairman have the authority to
disqualify competitors for the following reasons: a. Riders who abuse
their horses. b. Riders who drug their horses, use prohibited medication, or
refuse drug testing. c. Riders who engage in conduct unbecoming a
competitive rider. d. Major violations of the rules. e. Entrants
completing the day's ride more than 30 minutes before the minimum time. f.
Unruly horses, such as those difficult to examine or judge. g. Any competitor
who is excessively early or late so as to interfere with judging or operation
of the ride. h. Openly abusive language or behavior toward
management, judges, ride personnel or other competitors, during or after
competition, by the competitor or any person associated with the competitor,
be they family or friend. Said competitor may be penalized or disqualified as
the case warrants. 3. The rider must be informed by the ride
chairman of any disqualification action prior to awards. If the
disqualification occurs during or following awards, the rider must be
notified in writing by the ride chairman of the disqualification within 7
days of the ride
