R. I. D. E. Rules Interpreters Do Everything

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R. I. D. E.Rules Interpreters Do Everything
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R.I.D.E.Rules Interpreters Do Everything

• Why become a Rules Interpreter?
• Support NATRC and Ride Management by volunteering
• Help provide consistency and fairness in judging
  and administration
• Provide valuable feedback to management and
  National Board to improve NATRC
• Get a complete view of a competition from start
  to finish with transportation provided
• Have fun, eat for free and learn a lot!

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R.I.D.E.Rules Interpreters Do Everything

• Who is eligible to be a Rules Interpreter?
• Any member in good standing
• Must NOT be a family member of the ride chairman
  or the judges
• Must be approved by NATRC in 6-week Progress
  Report
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the NATRC rules
• Must have a positive, friendly and cooperative
  attitude at all times, even when surrounded by
  controversy
• Reference NATRC Rule Book, Section 3.B.6.

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R.I.D.E.Rules Interpreters Do Everything

• Rules Interpreter and Rider Eligibility
• The Rules Interpreter is a member of the ride
  management team
• A Rules Interpreter is not eligible to compete in
  the ride for which he is the RI
• A member of the RIs immediate family must
  compete DO for both horse and horsemanship if
  entered in the division for which the family
  member is RI
• A horse owned by the RI must compete DO for both
  horse and horsemanship if entered in the division
  for which the family member is RI
• Reference NATRC Rule Book, Section 4.D.1.

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R.I.D.E.Rules Interpreters Do Everything

• What are the Responsibilities of the RI?
• Be present for all aspects of ride during the
  ride including check-in, briefings, obstacles,
  PRs, check-out and awards
• Explain the NATRC rules to ride management and
  judges as required
• Notify management and judges of a rule infraction
  in progress
• Process any disputes concerning rules
  interpretations
• Facilitate prompt decisions on rules disputes
  with judges and ride management
• Provide final ruling on rules dispute
• Complete efficiency report and mail to NATRC
  office within 72 hours
• Reference NATRC Rule Book, Section 3.B.6.

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R.I.D.E.Rules Interpreters Do Everything

• The Rules Interpreter Report
• The ONLY written documentation of a ride other
  than the results
• Contains ALL aspects of a ride
• Praise for things done well
• Suggestions for improvement
• Not the NATRC police report or tattle tale on
  ride management
• One tool used to improve NATRC rules, ride
  locations, judging practices and administration
• Needs to be honest and complete

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R.I.D.E.Rules Interpreters Do Everything

• Resources available to Rules Interpreters
• Rules Interpreter Information Sheet and
  Checklist from Ride Manager and on www.natrc.org
• Managements Responsibilities to the Rules
  Interpreter on www.natrc.org
• Introductory letter from National Rules
  Interpreter Chair
• Copies of past well done RI Reports as examples
• Current and Past Rules Interpreter Chairs and
  other experienced RIs by e-mail and phone

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R.I.D.E.Rules Interpreters Do Everything

• Interesting Circumstances and what to do
• Inclement weather (tornadoes, torrential rain,
  etc.)
• You witness a rules infraction by rider
• A rider reports a rules infraction of any kind
• Maps, mileage and/or timing are incorrect
• Stabling is inconsistent
• Judges are breaking the rules
• Management is breaking the rules
• For all of the above, confer with judges and ride
  management to resolve timing, pace, mileage,
  obstacle, stabling, penalty points and/or PR
  issues. If any of these examples (or others)
  occur, include them in the Rules Interpreter
  Report. Do not leave anything out!

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R.I.D.E.Rules Interpreters Do Everything
ITS A GREAT JOB Contact a Ride Manager to
apply To find the current National Rules
Interpreter Chair, visit the NATRC website
Committees page.