Re: [RC] Be part of the solution - Barbara McCrary
Didn't someone just mention that there are
requirements of some sort for newcomers in Australia?
I can't help but wonder if eliminating any
awards for LDs would lead to less abuse at shorter distances. As for
50s...yes there is abuse, rarely, but it seems to go with the individual
(thinking about one particular rider who over-rode his horse twice on a certain
ride and the ride manager forbade him to come back to this
ride...ever.)
If there is real concern about "newbies" making mistakes and over riding
horses, I suggest looking at other countries and how they manage new comers to
the sport. This seems like a much more reasonable solution. Do any
other countries use "mandatory" sponsors or mentors? I haven't heard
of this anywhere else. I
