Fw: Re:more CTR

["MCShasa" <MCShasa@email.msn.com>]

> .  At that check and ALL of the other vet checks normally
> > hydration, mucus membrane, gut sounds, soundness and all the usual stuff
> are
> > DEFINITELY checked.  On Saturday's portion of the ride those things are
> > checked at least 4 times during the day, and on Sunday 3 times.  Most of
> > those checks happen out on the trail.  The criteria the horses have to
> meet
> > is actually tougher than at an endurance ride

 When I saw this, I just had to jump into this CTR stuff.  In Wash state,
our
 CTR's have NO vets present on the grounds and NO check is EVER made of
 pulse, respiration, gut sounds, etc.  at any time during or after the ride.
 The horses are judged by other experienced riders on their 'condition'
 before and after the ride.  They look to see if the horse is tired or has
 any bumps and bangs or back soreness.  Then a short trot-out.  That's it.
 Being tired seems to be a primary concern and I'm not sure how they judge
 that with a laid-back horse.  There is nothing remotely scientific about
 this judging.  I do them anyhow because they provide a wonderful learning
 arena for horse and rider.

 Barb








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