As far as the protest; Fred and Carol had a long running feud that spilled over into the AERC. It was a regional thing that manifested in several ways ...
Withdraw three days before event. So you can use it for training and after event. From: Dot Wiggins <dotwgns@...> Reply-To:...
becky glaser
eglaser@...
Dec 1, 2008 11:08 pm
21839
I have often wondered why cash or equivalent have not been offered, especially at times where the economy is doing poorly. I figured it was because the AERC...
Bob- I personally do not favor cash prizes at AERC events. I have seen at least one instance in which a financial incentive exacerbated marginal ride...
There was a significant problem with the US mail getting to some members in time for the Nov 30 deadline. The balloting time has been extended to Dec 31 so...
Due to a glitch in mailing, some of you may not have received your ballots for the current AERC Director-At-Large election. If you fall into that category,...
The first ride of the Valley of the Sun rides was held on Nov. 29. Â This is the first ride of the series and the first ride for me, Irene Murphy, as ride...
Oh my goodness, Irene! What a steep learning curve for a new manager! About everything that could have gone wrong did. I hope you recover soon. Robin Everett...
Hey, someone here in my clinic just gave me a Christmas present that looks a cool idea for a completion award, so I figured I'll pass it along. It's called a...
The preliminary results of "Are horses responsible for introducing noxious weeds onto trails and adjacent ecosystems in the western USA?" by Dr. Stith T. Gower...
The full article below is in the December EN starting on page 19 if you prefer the paper version. There's a really nice collage of photos from the AERC...
... The proposed change is to make OFFERING a Best Condition mandatory not AWARDING a BC mandatory. That decision would still be up to the Vets, er, Judges,...
H. L. Mencken once wrote that the reason we have so many laws and rules - many that make no sense - is because we insist on electing people who think their...
... What gives you the impression that there is a problem in the PS or W? I don’t vet many rides in the W region, but haven’t noticed any comments or...
Hello, Susan, I DO think there is a problem in the West, as far as LD BC goes. AERC has an award, it is listed in the endurance News mag, LD BC. Take a look;...
Renie
windsock75@...
Dec 7, 2008 2:36 am
21852
I just wanted to add that I really LIKE the fact that an LD BC does NOT have to be awarded, only offered. That also has always applied to the longer...
Renie
windsock75@...
Dec 7, 2008 3:05 am
21853
My impression - which may or may not be right - is there are a larger portions of rides that do not offer AERC LD BC in the PS and W than the regions I...
I checked and did not see a National LD BC Award. It looks like it is regional award recognition only. Dealing with it Nationally will give that recognition to...
There are many vets in West region who do not think it is appropriate to award to the top 10 (including BC) for LD rides. They also feel that judging for BC...
While this way of handling LDBC would "solve the problem", I'd prefer it to be solved without risking the loss of rides because of low attendance. We might be...
All- I have been conducting an ad hoc survey of the average age of the riders at the last few endurance rides. We are getting older as is the country. My...
Laura- Now, this award will not be judged by a vet but by a competition judge. Let's not forget this. I do not believe any of us want riders not to go to...
... My very rough guess (which is about the best I’m capable of before coffee) is that probably 80% of the rides in the PS offer an LD BC. At least one of...
This received from a friend that only does LD due to health issues. renie: In regards to Susan Garlinghouse's reply, If there is no BC for LD at a ride I...
Renie
windsock75@...
Dec 7, 2008 6:24 pm
21861
Neither Rule 9 nor Rule L9 require the Best Condition award be given to one of the Top Ten horses! That may have been the intention of the rule writers but...
Fair enough if your friend doesn’t comment to the vet, but quite a few do, and we (or at least I) generally pass on comments to the RM. A lot of people...
Another option: they will simply stop offering LD¹s. That would be a pity as LD has a place in the sport. However, it is not endurance. From: WLD WLD...
becky glaser
eglaser@...
Dec 7, 2008 8:06 pm
21864
The thread and debate of LD BC has been around since 1984 when the bod approved "Limited Mileage Rides" which evolved to Limited Distance as is now known....
In response to:"My impression - which may or may not be right - is there are a larger portions of rides that do not offer AERC LD BC in the PS and W than the...
Becky- We can disagree on this and we will. Consider the economic times; read Bay Area Equestrian Network ads regarding "selling" horses. We have a dire...
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