You're right it is the way
the AERC rules are but I don't know FEI so that why I was only speaking of
that which I have first hand knowledge of. Also I know how we do things in CT
but I've never ridden outside CT so I didn't want to speak for something that I
have no knowledge of. I didn't mean to imply that things were done
differently among AERC rides.
As to the various RO codes
that brings up a debate that we have had among managers for quite some time. And
I know that there are differing opinions in different regions and
among RMs on how exactly to apply those codes.
to quote Melissa
Ribley's article in the May 2005 issue:
"Similar to the RO code, RO-L and RO-M codes are to be
used only if the veterinarian has examined and
passed the horse as fit to continue. If, after the horse has
passed the exam, the rider then decides the horse is not right due to either a
lameness or metabolic issue, then the RO-L or RO-M codes should be used.
"
My interpretation of that is
that the vet must clear the horse, if they do not clear the horse, regardless of
whether the rider had already decided to quit, it is a vet pull. That's
how I interpret it and what I require at my
ride.
Katrina
From: John Teeter [mailto:johnt@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: January 14, 2008 5:50 PM To: Katrina
Mosshammer Cc: Sbolinge@xxxxxxx;
ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] rider
option
two things about this. a) All AERC events require vet evaluation
upon elimination or with-drawal . search the rules and you'll find the
specific rule.
2)AERC also defines RO-L, RO-M, RO-SF, as well as RO - if the vet
evaluation (following a RO) reveals a L, then the pull code is RO-L not L.
It is only when the vets initiate the elimination (as in the control
point evaluations or upon evaluation on the course), that the L and/or
Metabolic pull codes are to be used. (at least i think that is what we have
been told by AERC).
I think this is how AERC defines it no matter the size or location of
AERC sanctioned events.
