RC: EIA

["Barbara B. Peck" <bpeck@together.net>]

In the early and middle 70's I lived in NY and Vermont.

EIA yearly testing was mandatory in both states and a positive test meant the horse

had to be put down.  Although none of mine ever tested positive, I  knew plenty

of people personally, who's horses WERE put down, and none ever exhibited any

symptoms what so ever. It was a fact of life we lived with. 

The test was $10.00/horse then and it's $35.00/horse now.

 At present, the test is only mandatory if the

horse is sold or competed... but I know of plenty who will buy or sell without doing

a coggins and plenty who do not test their non-competition horses (but still ride

with strangers in un-organized groups).

Barb