Re: RideCamp: AERC Convention

[C Eyler <eyler@mindspring.com>]

it was obvious
>that particularly Dr. Nancy Loving expected some resistance to her very
>frank discussion of the need to elevate care for our horses *before*
>intensive treatment was needed.
>
>I'd like to start the ball rolling by throwing out what I think is one
>of the most important proposed changes: more vet checks and checks
>earlier.  The official proposal was a minimum of two vet checks per 50
>miles with the first check in the first 15 to 18 miles.
>

If Nancy Loving and other vets think we need more vet checks, then IMHO
we'd best pay attention.  Not surprising, since there are so many newcomers
to this sport (including me).

Cindy Eyler
AERC #M19761
eyler@mindspring.com


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