RE: [RC] Be part of the solution - Susan E. Garlinghouse, DVM
Just an idle thought along the lines of introducing
newbie requirements to the sport…maybe for the first 5-10 rides
or whatever, newbie riders should have to meet a lower pulse criteria at the
vet checks. Say, about 24 <vbg>.
And/or, require a stringent exit CRI. The vetting framework is
already in place, all it needs is an extra tick mark next to the rider’s name on
the in-timers list and/or on the vet card. Or, a different colored vet card.
Or, whatever.
Personally, I like knowing if a rider is new at a vet check, I
can explain things if they need it, and yes, I might watch them a little more.
Anyway, just seems some selectively tougher
vetting criteria might be helpful, not too
difficult to initiate, though still not a guarantee (there aren’t any of those). I
realize this wouldn’t affect ‘experienced’ riders that still insist on
overriding their horse.
I’m sure smarter people than me would have reasons why this
wouldn’t work. Just a thought.
