Re: Vet check question.

[Truman Prevatt <truman.prevatt@netsrq.com>]

> I have no problem with P&R people writing down on the vet card any
> odditites that they notice, nor do I have a problem with them telling the
> rider about it, providing the rider with information that they may not
> have because they don't have a stethoscope.  I guess I also wouldn't mind
> being asked, "Would you like me to help you find a vet?"

At the rides I have run I have been pretty lucky with P&R staff.  They are
either experienced distance riders, vet students from UF or in some cases
nurses.  I would trust any of these people to be able to make a judgment of a
possible problem and to note it on the ride card for the vet to see and they
are instructed to do so.

IMHO the P&R staff is part of the vet check team and they have a
responsibility to help out when they notice something that might be the onset
of a problem.

Truman