Thank you! Yours is the first really "reasonable" response I've seen
to this issue. I think you're right, cash prizes will happen. Better
for AERC to be there in the development stages rather than having to
undo it later...
> We all agree that allowing cash prizes is dangerous. The reality, though, is
> that this is going to happen with or without AERC. Please do not take your
> toys and go home mad. Talk with these people and work with them to get them
> to understand our ways. The AERC membership knows best how to deal with
> aggressive, driven riders. Please help Cosequin learn how to acheive their
> goals within the AERC framework. Money is going to enter our sport; we
> should work together now to prepare for its arrival.
Sue in Knightsen, CA