vets controlling speed...

["Michael Maul" <Michael.Maul@nsc.com>]

In response to:

The Vets are at the ride are there not to regulate the speed of the horses
but to determine if the horse are fit to continue on in the ride. The vets

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Bob,

I certainly agree with you but practice can be different...  
I have seen cases where a well known
head vet for an endurance ride has told riders - on this loop - if I see
you back here in less time than x - you are out... Obviously this was a horse
where the vet had a concern but the horse met criteria. The horses were not
out in front - bottom third actually.

It doesn't fit the rules but is sometimes done.

Mike