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> Then shortly after he has completed his horse, Smitley, starts to feel 
> bad
> Any rule has unintended consequences. I feel the unintended 
> consequences from Angie's Rule could be an absolute desaster to some 
> poor horse that needs the care but someone's ego or just plain bad 
> judgement gets in the way.
>
> We should be in this to help the horse not to further endanger the 
> horses.

   I had thought of  this--you are absolutely correct.
   However--"shortly"--how shortly?  If the horse passes all completion 
criteria, and 'later' started to 'feel bad', the ride vet would have to 
authority to decided that that horse did not "require" treatment, just 
that it would be a good idea to "prevent" further deterioration.  Also 
to define "serious" in this context--treated early, it might be simply 
some banamine.
   I DO share your concern.  I suppose the question is: overall, which 
will be more prevalent--riders who refuse treatment rather than lose 
points, or riders who override because there are no consequences (to 
themselves)?  If the vet feels that a horse "requires" treatment, the 
result is the same whether it is treated or not (6.2.1.7--"any equine 
that a ride veterinarian advises should be treated for a metabolic or 
soundness problem, but treatment is refused by the rider or owner, shall 
be considered in the same light as a treated horse...")
   If not "angie's rule", how DO we handle riders that chronically ride 
their horses over the edge?   You and I have been around long enough to 
have seen them--if they can't win a given ride, they don't care if they 
complete.  Losing points for the whole season might get their 
attention--little else seems to.  Maybe extremely high vet bills?  But 
if they are prepared to replace the horse....
   I dunno.  I DO see that problem...

terre (oh, for a perfect world......)


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