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> I still say, they have had the benefit of a vet looking at their horse (and
> still do), having a camping spot and use of facilites, etc. 1/2 refund.
I am probably a little more hard nosed than this. I am of the opinion
that once the horse is vetted in and passes the pre-ride vet check, the
horse and rider are presumed to have started the ride.
I already think that most rides have VERY liberal refund policies if you
choose not to start, to expect the ride to refund fees AFTER you have
vetted in is, I think, a bit much.
I am not a ride manager; I am only a rider. I would never dream of asking
for a refund after I had vetted in my horse. If something happens between
night and morning that preculdes me from going out on the trail, I figure
that that's my tough luck.
I have always simply assumed that this was the case (as many ride entry
forms that I have gotten have stated "checks not cashed until horse is
vetted in."
I'll have to look to see if the AERC has a rule about this (i.e. when is a
horse considered to have "started" a ride, and therefore, if it does not
finish--even if that means never going out on the trail--it is counted as
a non-completion).
kat
Orange County, Calif.
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