Several years ago at one of my rides I used my own vet as the treatment
vet. She was a good vet and had vetted one endurance ride prior but had
little experience in what to expect at a ride. Of course she didn't
bring enough fluids. It wasn't a big deal since I ran over to UF vet
school and got more.
She was a good vet but most vets don't understand just what can happen.
I contacted the AERC and suggested that they develop a set of
guidelines to supply to ride managers to turn around so they could
supply to their treatment vets as to what to expect, the supplies to
have on hand, etc. That was in 1997 - where is it?
We do need guidelines. In the SE almost horses are successfully treated
in the field. If they are not improving with in field treatment or if
there is a suspicion that surgical intervention is needed, they are
sent to a clinic. That is the only thing that makes sense.
Truman
Wendy Mancini wrote:
My point exactly
when I suggested that treating horses at ride site for long periods may
be detrimental, esp. when surgical intervention may be required. I
know our treatment vets are trying to consider many factors when
deciding when to continue treating at ride site or ship out. I believe
the Veterinary Committee could make some recommendations or protocols
for treatment of certain conditions.
Personally, I'd
rather foot the bill for a facility & err on the side of caution
than loose my horse.
