responsibility is the owner's,not the vets

["KIMBERLY PRICE" <kmprice51@hotmail.com>]

I can't help but remember the many discussions of how the horse's owners are 
the ones responsible for the horse's health...not the vets.

The vets are there to help point out problems but hopfully the owner's know 
the horse well enough that 'they' are the ones pointing out inconsistencies 
to the vets.

I really think LD should be changed and copy CTR or NATRC guidelines without 
all the fussing about judging obstacles, tying to trailers etc.  That is why 
many people go to LD first and not CTR's...they don't want to be judged on 
how shiny their horse's mane is or if they have a hard time mounting from 
the ground!  But set it up so the horse's physical well-being is judged more 
than it is now...min and max times between checks, lower HR criteria, etc.  
Maybe rider should be questioned if it is the first ride or not and offered 
a mentor.....

May seem a little invasive but perhaps will protect the horse and give an 
opportunity for education to someone too shy or unsure to ask for it..

Kimberly (&Mystery the Morab)
...missing Oakland 50 this weekend because of saddle problems...and it is 
gonna be hot!
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