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[RC] AERC and FEI - John & Sue Greenall

Ah, Truman..figures it would be you to know the history of this 
topic and apply some intelligent comments.  I was a supporter of 
FEI from the beginning and have attended a lot of FEI rides, both 
here and abroad.  What I cannot understand is the "rule bound" 
logic of FEI.  Too darn much time is spent checking paperwork, 
measuring paddock sizes, putting up or taking down "barriers" to 
keep FEI horses separate and fussing with everyone's tack when 
weighing in.  What too many US FEI rides are not doing is 
checking the trail, assuring that marking is visable, having a 
qualified treatment vet (not just a body with a license), having 
equipment for the treatment vet (that was NOT funny), and applying 
some good old common sense when problems arise.  FEI rides 
should at least come up to the standards of an AERC ride when it 
comes to these things...but sadly too much time seems to be 
spent on diciphering and applying "the rules".  I have been very 
discouraged by the last several FEI rides that I have ridden and I 
can only hope that ride managers and officials (and vets) hear 
this...I am not the only voice.
John and Sue Greenall
mailto:greenall@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.vermontel.com/~greenall

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