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So the exit CRI didn't really catch an impending crash - but caught a 
horse that had become stiff because he stood around too long.

This brings up another issue - is an hour hold really in the best 
interest the horse particularly when the temps turn cool and stiffening 
up from the cold is a real concern

Truman

Dabney Finch wrote:

> That's excellent for a "newbie"! You're right, that's all it was.
>
> It was my fault for not blanketing & walking my horse during the stop. 
> Also, most vets (especially if they know you) will just say "why don't 
> you walk him around a little and see if he warms out of it," rather 
> than just pull you when it's obvious that's all that's happened.

>


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“It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how 
smart you are. If it doesn't agree with experiment, it's wrong” Richard 
Feynman



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