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[RC] Best Condition - Bruce Weary DC

I think I would be okay with a "vet score only" Best Condition award. At first glance, it seems that the lighter weight riders who want to compete for BC currently may feel compelled to ride a little faster than they would like or need to, in order to finish fast enough to offset the points advantage given to a heavyweight that is following behind. In addition, as a heavyweight, I would feel less pressure to ride fast enough to be within striking distance of the lead horses where my "weight points" might still do me some good. I could relax, cruise in the bottom of the top ten, and see if my horse shows as well as horses that finished faster but with lighter riders. If there is truly a level playing field in BC judging at the finish line under these circumstances, heavyweights might actually have an equal or better shot at a BC because their horse could take more time on the trail with no real scoring penalty.
I think the idea has promise and is at least worthy of further discussion. Dr Q


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