Ridecamp: Re: [RC] [RC] stop and go...

I have to agree with Bob & say that mandatory 15 minute stops along the 
trail do not mean a horse will get to rest & eat. For all the reasons that 
he mentions.
I think a P&R stop is indeed a veterinary control point. (Unless AERC should 
implement & qualify lay judges, which sounds like a lot more work.)
If enough horses are getting in trouble that these extra stops are really 
needed, how would having FEWER vets at a ride be any answer? I also suspect 
that if such extra stops are needed, it is at those stops where horses would 
tie up, colic, etc. I'm for letting the riders manage their horses on trail 
and having vets at all mandatory stops.

1.2 vets for 126 horses. If one horse needed treatment that .2 vet would be 
awful busy!


Nancy Mitts




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