LD placement

Stephanie Teeter (step@redfish.fsr.com)
Mon, 27 Jan 1997 15:33:22 -0800 (PST)

>> Well, at least one ride manager (Terry Howe) does something like that in
>> the SW region. Top ten on the LD is mentioned, but I don't think was
>> awarded anything. BC recognition was given to the 5 best based on vet
>> scoring only, no showing back. I was very surprised to have my horse
>> get 1st BC on Terry's last ride despite finishing around 23rd out of 75
>> starters, 54 finishers, but she'd gotten straight As on her vetting.

>> Lynne
>> and Rem-member Me

>I did Terry's ride last year and loved the BC judging for LD. I wish
>many more LD ride managers would do this.

>Susan

We award placements on our LD ride according to BC
scores - factor in ride time, rider weight and vet score.
And then rather than a BC, award a high vet score award.
This seems to go over quite well, novices often tell
us how informative it is to present their horses for a
formal BC judging.

Steph
(Lost Wheelbarrow Mine Ride - NW region)

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