Very well said, changing the rules isnt going to give one family an advantage over another, because the advantage comes down to which animals have the work done with them at home. Regardless if its the exhibitor doing the work, or the hired help, and there is no way to control who does it at home.
Another thing you have to remember is a lot of rules are there because of firemarshalls, facilities capabilities(no fans a Houston, cordless clippers only at Houston, no generators, etc). A lot of the pumping, etc rules came from complaints by groups like PETA, etc. While I agree with pumping and airing being against rules(airing is torturous on animal, pumping isnt necessarily inhumane in all instances in my opinion, just very dangerous if your not a vet) some of the others are from misinformation. PETA members have often protested shows over drenching, mainly not realizing that drenching and pumping are not same thing, and drenching can be necessary sometimes if your animal wont drink, not just to make them look good for the show, but to keep them properly hydrated. Thats why most shows havent made drenching against the rules, they have just said you have to do it in the washrack where it wont be int he publics face. Same with a lot of shows and them not letting you use any product, some misinformed group came in and complained that they left harmful residues on the meat, which is not true. Especially if used properly and animals are washed after the show as they should be. Thats why I and a lot of people around here have said, the most important thing that exhibitors can do is be proactive, dont wait for something to be against the rules to complain. Go out and educate the public and people around you as to why you do things, if you are operating within the rules do everything openly and when someone asks a question, take the time to explain to them why you do what you do, how it benefits, and how it doesnt harm the animal!!!