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RE: [RC] Ruffled Feathers---Good Responses - Margie Burton

Hi Rae,
I must admit to not having done many rides in Texas (just the Frigid Digit which did have a full check at the end of the 50) but I know [most of] the rides in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma have full checks.  I think I've ridden all but two (not Winding Stair or Bell Cow) , most many times and have truly never seen any vet do a trot out for completion.  In fact, just those words puts our Vet Chair, Dr. Jim Baldwin of Oklahoma, in an uproar.  I put on the Christmas in Kansas Ride for six years and our vets did a full exam for all distances.  I'm really surprised to hear you say the rides in Central don't do this as a matter of course.
 
I've always been so impressed with the vetting in our part of the "world" - can you be more specific about the rides?  And if this is happening, you should talk to the ride manager or think about a protest.  Our rules require a full vet exam and you have every right to be upset about this.  I am going to forward your RC messages to Vonita Bowers, our other Central Director.
 
Thanks for  the input.
Margie Burton
Central Director
-----Original Message-----
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Rae Callaway
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 7:30 PM
To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [RC] Ruffled Feathers---Good Responses

Well, I've been riding in this sport since 1999 and with the exception of the few times I've top tenned, my horse has never had a full check at the end of the ride - just a trot out.
 
Rae
Tall C Arabians - Central Region
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Morris [mailto:bobmorris@xxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 7:23 PM
To: Rae Callaway; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [RC] Ruffled Feathers---Good Responses

Please be aware of the following AERC Rule:
 
2.1.4 Each equine will receive a substantive physical examination of metabolic and mechanical parameters before the ride, at control points within the ride and after the ride.
 
There is no excuse for the lack of a post ride examination and the exclusion of such is in contravention of the Rules and Regulations
 
Bob
 

Bob Morris
Morris Endurance Enterprises
Boise, ID

-----Original Message-----
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Rae Callaway
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 6:12 PM
To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [RC] Ruffled Feathers---Good Responses

Ok, then it's just not having a final vet exam that I don't like.  I think if you're going to do a full vet check at the beginning and at the holds, then there needs to be one at the end as well.
 
Rae
Tall C Arabians - Central Region
-----Original Message-----
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of RDCARRIE@xxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 5:06 PM
To: tallcarabians@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; Lyoness@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [RC] Ruffled Feathers---Good Responses

In a message dated 10/22/2003 3:48:49 PM Central Standard Time, tallcarabians@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

The LD riders certainly don't get a full vet exam at the end of a ride - just a trot out for completion.


It's the same for 50s...and I've done both LD and 50s.

Dawn
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