ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance] Limited Distance

[endurance] Limited Distance

Wayne Delbeke (70571.2603@compuserve.com)
21 Oct 95 00:01:08 EDT

I can't agree that you should ever allow subjective judging to determine the
placing in an endurance race of any sort - limited distance or not.

We all know how subjective the Best Condition judging can be. The first horse
to cross the finish line or the first horse to pulse down provides clear cut
placings with no arguments and pure objectivity.

If you prefer subjective input, participate in the competetive trail rides.

If you are worried about people over riding their horses, put in more P&R's and
reduce the allowable maximum pulse rate to 60 or less. But keep subjectivity
out of placing.