Nancy:
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It will certainly change the sport. The plusses are 1) more participants, 2)
a cash infusion to the sport and participants, 3) expanded public awareness
of the sport, including better news coverage, 4) increased marketplace for
vendors specializing in or operating within the sport, 5) increased research
funding.
Negatives: 1) too many riders, 2) increased potential for abuse of animals,
3) increased rancor at vet checks, 4) winning becomes far more important.
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