That's why we need to find out more about details about how they did it at
the California ride where Lynne Glazer won BC. They did not have a
separate (time consuming) BC judging; they based the award on the scores at
the pre-ride check , mid-way check, and the completion check. I'm still
unclear how those scores were calculated. Apparently the completion check
got more weight than the earlier checks. Anyone know exactly what was
scored and how? (Lynne doesn't know because she got all A's <g>).
Karen Steenhof
Boise, Idaho
steenhof@cyberhighway.net
I still like the
> idea though.
> At teh War Eagle one year, they did the BC judging on the horses outside
> the top ten for the BC. It was a bit different, but pretty nice to see
> awards go to people not in the top ten.
>
> At least with the pulse criteria of 60 to complete, and the time factors
> involved with that--the 30 minimum max. for that criteria to be met--it
> does slow many down. Not all, but many. Think what it would be like if
> it were a race to the finish line as in the upper distances!!
> I think our LD program is doing a good job. It has some problems, but so
> do all the distances. Here we have a sport for everyone. Those who want
> to go up can, those who don't, don't have to stay home. If we don't grow
> with the needs of the membership, we can't grow as a sport!! Trail
riding
> at home is great, and fun, but is not the same as taking your horse to a
> sponsered organized event and even if you finish last, you still WON!!
>
> I for one just enjoy riding. I don't care what the distance is, and
> although I would much rather be doing a 100, I am not ready physically
> now, and I have not got a horse that is ready physically and mentally
yet.
> SO, it will be LD for a year or so, and then easy open rides. One day
> though.....YOu will look back and see me grinning on my big Appy mare!!
>
> samm--evil glint in her eye and all!