Re: [RC] [RC] May 2007 Veterinary newsletter - FXLivestock
I have been told when I questioned why this information is published is not just for studies. If this were strictly for research this information would NOT have to be published next to the individual horses name. The total number of M, L, SF, RO, pulls could be listed for each category with the ride results. So the public would still have the informaiton on how many horses were pulled for M, L, RO etc. at a specific ride just not WHO was pulled.
Other then "punishment", public scrutiny, peer pressure, bragging rights, what purpose is there for listing the individual pull in the ride results?
Kim Fuess
AERC #6648
In a message dated 06/19/2007 8:08:01 AM Pacific Standard Time, bigcreekranch@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
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.
