RE: Ride vetting

["Bob Morris" <bobmorris@rmci.net>]

This is an interesting subject that most riders are unaware of.

FIRST You should check your own particular state statutes (they are all on
line) for Veterinarian qualifications. In most states the act of diagnosis
of an animal is covered and requires a LICENSED VETERINARIAN.

When you have your equine checked at the pre-ride check, this is a diagnosis
as to the condition of the animal and its ability to withstand the rigors of
the ride. When you have the equine checked at a vet stop this is again a
diagnosis of the condition of the animal as to its fitness and if not fit
the reason therefore. (lame, exhausted, tying up, colic, and so on)

Each state has particular penalties for the practice of veterinarian
medicine without a license and they also have a system for the temporary
licensing of vets from out of state.

I feel that many of our ride managers unwittingly violate these state
statutes by being unaware of them. They should check with their State
Veterinarian or the Veterinarian Licensing Board as to their
responsibilities.

I have been made aware, in my own state,  that the Vet Board is "looking at
endurance rides"! No action but they are looking at the possible violations
associated.

Another point, just because the person attended and graduated from
university with a degree in veterinary medicine they do not necessarily have
the privilege to use DVM after their name, that is a state veterinary board
granting.

Glad to discuss this further if any one is interested.

Bob Morris
Morris Endurance Enterprises
Boise, ID

-----Original Message-----
From:	Lynn Kinsky [mailto:lkinsky@silcom.com]
Sent:	Sunday, June 27, 1999 1:53 PM
To:	ridecamp@endurance.net
Subject:	RC:   Ride vetting

>I was told that at recent rides, none of the vets on hand were prepared or
>licensed to treat horses. At this point, it's hear-say. But if AERC rules
>don't
>require rides to employ at least one licensed equine vet who is prepared to
>administer emergency medical treatment, it means we all should be asking
>our ride
>managers for specifics about vetting  - if the health of our horses is a
>priority.
>
>   Linda Cowles
>   Gilroy, CA

Ride vets are supposed to be handling ride vetting, not doing treatments
(often vets are from out of state and don't have their medication kits,
etc).  But management should always have one or more treatment vets lined
up to deal with emergencies on short notice -- that's something we have to
list on our sanction application for NATRC  (or even for horse shows).

Lynn Kinsky (Santa Ynez, CA)
http://www.silcom.com/~lkinsky



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