Re: [RC] [RC] protecting horses - Nancy Mitts
I seriously doubt that the local state trooper knows how a radar works but
if it reads over his threshold for speeding, you will get a ticket.
Yeah, but not if Aunt Sally's niece is aiming the radar gun while the
trooper is on a call somewhere else.
I guess I'm just feeling argumentative since we're finally on an endurance
topic.
Rule 2.1.7 states:
All veterinary control checkpoints must be staffed by a veterinarian who
will provide the required control. The type of checkpoint and duration of
the hold will, in all cases, be designated by the head veterinarian. It is
recommended that all checkpoints be of the "gate into a hold" type.
So, is a pulse down & go a veterinary check point or not?
Taking pulse is not rocket science and there is no leeway in the rules. If
it is over a threshold in 30 minutes then the horse is not eligible to go
on. I would see any problem with a protest on that. If the head vet had no
problem with that concept and the pulse people were competent I wouldn't
think it a problem.
Truman
Agreed, but often P&R people will count 1st and last beat in the 15 sec, or
have trouble finding the pulse, etc. This brings me to something I brought
up a couple days ago--should AERC try to set some sort of standards for lay
people to participate in ride control. It could be as simple as the head vet
going over the procedure & listening at the same time while the P&R trainee
counts, and certifying them competent.
Remember I'm not talking about P&R people at a regular vet check where there
is lots of help & vet oversight. My post was in regards to stationing a
pulse stop, without a vet present, out on trail.
Nancy Mitts
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