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Re: [RC] rude riders and rules - Eric RueterThis sub thread is a good analogy / example of why it would be hard to write a rule or make a definition of "rude" behavior. No one agrees on what "handicapped" means in the rule stated below. To me it's the classic "I know pornography when I see it". I know "rude when I see it also, but what is rude behavior to me today, may not be to you, or may not be to me tomorrow, or may be tolerated if a different person is exhibiting the rude act. I honestly believe that it would be very hard to uphold a DQ at a protest *IF* the only reason was "rude" behavior. Now throw in some "dangersous", unsportsman like conduct (also hard to define) and you might have a much better case. BTW -- my take on the "handicap" is the handicap must be sever enough that the person would have trouble "caring" for the horse. Example would be a wheelchair bound person who could not mount without assistance of a helper, and therefore either the helper would have to ride along with them, or the person could not dismount anywhere on the trail. Not being able to trot the horse out for a VC would classify you as "handicap" IMHO. thanx eric Eric Rueter 865-599-3594(C) 865-986-5966(H) 865-988-4134(W/F) On Wed, May 30, 2007 23:48, Dana B. wrote: Tx Trigger <txtrigger@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: c. Handicapped riders needing assistance (permission at the judge's discretion). I have trotted out "handicapped" riders' mounts for them a number of times at NATRC rides. The riders were otherwise capable of caring for and riding their horses, just like one generally does at an AERC ride. To get back to the rude riders, I'm afraid the mom in me demands that childish behavior leads to childish treatment. Perhaps they should be required to ride under a "sponsor" who can babysit them and teach them the manners their parents obviously neglected. And who could have them pulled at the drop of a hat for misbehavior...I'm thinking along the lines of a probation officer :-/ Dana Baldwin, a frequent volunteer who won't tolerate poor behavior from anyone regardless of age, sex or national origin ddbpaso@xxxxxxxxx ************************************ --------------------------------- Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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