Unquestionably - but this isn't the issue. There is also no issue with the judge/s.
The issue is the rule itself (which is ludicrous in most peoples opinion), and in the inconsistency of it's enforcement.
Hi all. Just to clarify a couple of points bought up;
- There was more than one rider affected.
- The rider I personally know qualified barefoot (i'm guessing the others did to). No mention was made of the rule.
- On the day, riders, nor those in the secretary tent or the BHS (whose class it...
BHT organisers have enforced a rule at this years event bought in 3 years ago by SHB (GB) as follows:
Para 48 (H) In relation to shoes - All Ridden Hunters must be shod all
round. No pads or surgical shoes are allowed.
It resulted in the humiliating removal of barefoot and partially shod...