Re: RC: Horse abusers need to be stopped

[kaling@flash.net]

Oh, they can stop it if they want to bad enough.  There are probably already rules
and criteria that could pull this guy.  There also ought to be a one-year-to
permanent ban on abusers, and an endurance version of "lemon of the year" award.
Come on, AERC!  These types reinforce every bad myth about our sport!

Katherine

"guest@endurance.net" wrote:

> patrick mcdonald pjcmd@us.ibm.com
> Well it finally happened. The same guy who consistently rides his
> horse to win every week has finally done it. His horse died at the
> Oakland Hills ride. WE cannot say we did not see it coming. This rider
> treats his horse I suppose like the motorcycles he use to race. He
> has one goal and that is to win at any cost. His rides usually end
> with his horse hooked up to IV and or lame. An occasional Win drives his ego
> on.Back to back weekend racing on his young horse was the norm.
> All the vets were aware of him, yet could not stop him. Riders were
> aware of what he did but again could not stop him. Ride managers could
> do nothing within the guidelines of the AERC. I have talked to many riders who
> have witnessed him whipping his tired horse to go faster. I have seen
> him pulled at TEVIS, only to argue with the vets and then leave his
> horse tied in the boiling sun with his head hanging,(no water) while
> his crew tended to his every need.
> Something needs to change folks. Possibly keeping records on treated
> horses? Vet comments regarding overriding sent to AERC? Riders that
> witness this behavior to document it? Think about it.
>
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