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Re: [RC] [RC] May 2007 Veterinary newsletter - Barbara McCrary

Thank you, Heidi!  It always seemed clear to me, too.  The reason for adding the L or M is for statistics, not for punishment of the rider or horse.  AERC is interested in how many horses left the ride with which condition.  It's part of the studies being done on the impact of endurance riding on horses.  Look how much more we all know now than we did 35 years ago, when basically, we were flying blind.  The statistics registered with AERC contribute mightily to the understanding and care of our horses.
 
Barbara
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Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 5:12 PM
Subject: RE: [RC] [RC] May 2007 Veterinary newsletter

In my experience, the majority of riders DO pull their horses under such circumstances.  And that's what the RO-L and RO-M codes are all about.  If the horse is A-#1 ok and you just have a bad hair day, that's an RO.  If you know in your gut there is a problem but the vet didn't pull him and you do, that's an RO-L or an RO-M. 
 
I've never been able to fathom what all of the confusion is about.
 

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RE: [RC] [RC] May 2007 Veterinary newsletter, heidi