After reading the following remarks:
"invasion of privacy" "if you don't like it just don't
go" "unenforceable" "funds available for
research" "who investigates" and many other "when,
where, why, how" questions I have to say these attitudes do
not so much protect the horses as turn some folks away from a wonderful
sport and great organization (AERC)
This doesn't help endurance or the
horses.
I like Jim Holland's approach about as well as any I've read.
Should help to get some of the info we need,
doesn't antagonize too many folks, and should't cost an arm and a leg to put in
practice.
Tracking horses that are treated (or just pulled)
at a ride might be practical. Some folks might not send the followup
paperwork, but with the incentives Jim offered most would.
AERC is not a "police" organization. Let's
not turn it into one.
If we are to continue to grow and progress let's
work on education.
