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The topic of when a rider can take a RO pull has been 
discussed at length recently on the AERC Members Only Forum.
Since I think the topic is of general interest to AERC 
members on other lists - I'm reposting it.

A number of members were under the impression that pulling 
their own equine resulted in a RO listing in the results and 
a vet check was not required.

The AERC BoD discussed this topic in 2002 and set the 
following in place for the 2003 and later ride seasons.

I believe it's another good step in taking better care of 
our equine partners.

The quote below is from the Endurance News Ride Managers 
Forum Jan 2003 page 9 by BoD member Connie Caudill.

Title - New for 2003: Pull Codes

.....
"First, all horses - before being dismissed or pulled from 
the ride - MUST be examined by a veterinarian.  If the vet 
says the horse is not "fit to continue" then the rider 
option is not to be written on the pull code in any form.
   The reason the horse is not fit to continue must be 
written down, even if the rider told the vet that he did not 
wish to continue.  If the horse is deemed "fit to continue" 
and passes the vet exam but the rider feels that the horse 
is not quite right, either because he is a little off in 
soundness or metabolics, he may make the decision to pull 
his own horse out of competition.  At that time you must 
list either RO-L rider option lame or RO-M, rider option 
metabolic. "





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