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Hello all,
Two interesting ideas are set to trial next year following a meeting of the sport committee on 30 August:
8. A cross-section of events will be asked to trial first come, first served entries next season.
9. In addition, entries in principle whereby riders enter a number of horses and then confirm definite entries 48 or 72 hours beforehand will also be trialled next season.
Point 8: This will basically do away with the ballot system that is currently employed. It is unclear precisely how this will run. Do you think getting rid of the ballot system is a good idea? Do you have reservations that this could exclude some people who do not use the internet? Have you had problems with balloting?
Point 9: This will mainly affect those riders who have multiple horses. Under the current rules riders have to say which horse they are entering, if this changes then substitution fees come into play which can cause confusion and expense. This change is suggesting that riders effectively buy 'slots', similar to in racing, and then 48 or 72 hours beforehand confirm which horse they are running. Do you feel this is a sensible idea?
Any views or opinions on these proposed trials would be much appreciated. Either reply below or feel free to email me at ben_scott@freelance.ipcmedia.com
Many thanks,
Ben Scott (H&H news desk)
Two interesting ideas are set to trial next year following a meeting of the sport committee on 30 August:
8. A cross-section of events will be asked to trial first come, first served entries next season.
9. In addition, entries in principle whereby riders enter a number of horses and then confirm definite entries 48 or 72 hours beforehand will also be trialled next season.
Point 8: This will basically do away with the ballot system that is currently employed. It is unclear precisely how this will run. Do you think getting rid of the ballot system is a good idea? Do you have reservations that this could exclude some people who do not use the internet? Have you had problems with balloting?
Point 9: This will mainly affect those riders who have multiple horses. Under the current rules riders have to say which horse they are entering, if this changes then substitution fees come into play which can cause confusion and expense. This change is suggesting that riders effectively buy 'slots', similar to in racing, and then 48 or 72 hours beforehand confirm which horse they are running. Do you feel this is a sensible idea?
Any views or opinions on these proposed trials would be much appreciated. Either reply below or feel free to email me at ben_scott@freelance.ipcmedia.com
Many thanks,
Ben Scott (H&H news desk)