Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Metabolic failure

totally agree....Cora....thanks Dot...for espousing this...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dolores Arste" <darste@xxxxxxx>
To: "Ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 9:49 AM
Subject: [RC] Metabolic failure


> To the ridecamp vets, please comment.
>
> I understand that these deaths happen and metabolic failure after a ride
or
> pull might occur. But, I am really concerned about a horse going down on
> course with this type of failure. A fall or broken leg might be more
> unforeseen especially in these conditions. Is it your opinion that a rider
> unfamiliar with the horse might have allowed a horse to go on when one who
> knows their horse better might not regardless of the vet checks.
>
> The MAS business man only flies in to "ride" this horse. Although, I
> believe, it was not the first time ridden.
>
> I do express my condolences to all concerned and believe truly that no one
> is at fault. I would, however,  like to see a rules changes that forces or
> limits the "jockey only" out of this type of competition. I believe it is
> too hard and you must really know your horse to compete at this level
> especially in what seemed like very difficult conditions. Perhaps this is
> unfair and welcome all comments.
>
> Thoughts please.
>
>
> Dolores Arste
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