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Re: [RC] fit to continue vs. overridden - CMNewell

My point is that if the horse is not fit to continue safely to the next hold unless he is ridden slowly, then he isn't fit to continue.
I have nothing but good to say about riders who know their horse well enough to voluntarily pull before the horse's physical parameters signal that he's had enough. Ditto for riders who offer information/impressions at the hold.


From the AERC veterinary handbook:
* 2. Recognize fatigue factors promptly and advise the rider how to modify the use and care of the horse to achieve completion. Remember there are no conditional releases. Remind yourself that there is no guarantee that the rider will follow your advice.
Advice on slowing the pace is not the same thing as a "conditional release", which would mandate slowing down.


--CMnewell


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