[RC] finish criteria - pulse and trot out - Laura Hayes
In regard to trotting out for
completion before presenting for pulse criteria: It is not done here in
the east, and according to the rules, it appears unclear to me if it is
possible. The rules on completion are below, minus the 'extra'
words- it does not specifically say that you have to do it all at the same
time, but it does imply it. It says: "post ride evaluation" not
"evaluations" in the plural.
6.2.1.1All Equines must stand a mandatory post
ride evaluation within one hour of finishing. Riders may present their equines
for the final examination at a time of their chooing during the one-hour period.
snip
6.2.1.2The equine must reach a reasonable pulse
recovery snip
6.2.1.3The equine must be metabolically stable,
sufficient to demonstrate fitness to continue.
6.2.1.4There will be no gait aberration that is
consistently observable snip
