As you are familar with equestrian events, am I correct in assuming that equestrian and sailing are some of the few Olympic events that the competitor uses their own equipment. If so does, the equestrian community have similar issues with their organizing body?
My daughter also rides horses (the boat never gets ready, etc.)
I think we can should not compare those situations. Choosing the type of equestrian event is equivalent to choose fleet racing, match racing, course types and the like. We are talking about changing boat types. They never change the type of equipment in the equestrian events - it is always a horse!
I wonder if the US equestrian authority will ever suggest to ride donkeys, camels or zebras... <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
