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RE: [RC] Adios/Metabolic failures@ PAC - McGann, BarbI'm not in any way advocating this (I'm likely to leave for home if I live close), but way back in the 70's, there were many rides in Colorado and Utah that had a Sunday morning "fit-to-continue" completion and BC judging. Obviously, if your horse was treated during the night, you didn't complete. The other interesting side effect was that people spent buckets of time taking care of their horses - walking them every hour or so to make sure they didn't "stiffen" up, icing legs to combat stocking up, etc. Barb McGann, #840 -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Sisu West Ranch Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 8:45 AM To: Heidi Smith; Truman Prevatt; Patti Kuvik Cc: ridecamp Subject: Re: [RC] Adios/Metabolic failures@ PAC One possible criteria is the one used by UMECRA, no medication etc. before the horse leaves the ride site. I have argued against this rule at UMECRA conventions because it raises the spector of sick horses being thrown into trailers so that they would not have their completions removed. To defend the rule, I have not seen this happen at UMECRA rides. If there is a feeling that a significant number of horses develop metabolic problems a few hours after completion, there could be another metabolic exam scheduled at a particular time post ride. I would not be opposed to it being the next morning. This might also force some people to stay in camp longer, thus allowing more recovery before trailering. Ed PS. I am aware that some (a minority) horses live so close to particular ride that it is better to take them home immediately... Ed and Wendy Hauser Sisu West 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 (406) 642-9640 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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