John, I think I'd interpret it the same way you did. Doesn't the rule go on to say that any such additional requirements must be given to the riders in writing prior to the ride. (And be on ride flyers, etc?) If requiring helmets doesn't fall under that preamble, what would? Sounds like that would make about any rule not specifically in the AERC book subject to special sanctioning.
Nancy Mitts >From: John Teeter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >The AERC rules committee was just discussing (well sort of) this issue. Can >ride managers require safety gear (for either the horse or rider) at rides. >There is a phrase in the preamble which says: "AERC Rules and Regulations >provide minimum conditions and directives for >managing and competing in AERC sanctioned endurance rides. Additional >measures may be taken by any ride to provide greater safety for equine and >rider. " >I was kinda in the minority (of 1:) by saying greater saftety is >provided >by wearing a helmet so they fit under the additional measures clause above >... >There is a long time understanding that AERC doesn't legislate tack or gear >standards (or Steph's Halloween ride wouldn't work:). So the outcome was >(i think) a ride that requires, for example, helmets, would have to be >special sanctioned. >johnt _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
