Dead Mare at NASTR

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sindy mccosker sindymccosker@hotmail.com
Don't you think this should be something
that all of us as AERC members should be
VERY concerned about??????  What I want
to know is how many horses die as a
direct result of being ridden too hard.
It was mentioned that there is vet data
pertaining to these stats......where is this
data?  Is the data something that every
member has access to?  Is it on the AERC
web site somewhere?  I would think that
we all should help get to the bottom of
this horrible tragedy!!  If you were on that
ride and have information about the incident
now is the time to speak up!!  This type of
problem will have a direct impact on the
sport if it is swept under the rug and not
dealt with!!  Is there a time limitation to
this investigation?  Wasn't that ride in June?
How long does it take to figure out why the
horse died?  Let's get this out in the open and
figure out what can be done to keep this from
happening again!!!!!! Remember....groups like
PETA could have a field day with this one.

Sindy McCosker
Horsewomen for 39 of my 43 years.  Still learning
each and every day.