[RC] Metabolic failure - Dolores Arste
To the ridecamp vets, please comment.
I understand that these deaths happen and metabolic failure after a ride or
pull might occur. But, I am really concerned about a horse going down on
course with this type of failure. A fall or broken leg might be more
unforeseen especially in these conditions. Is it your opinion that a rider
unfamiliar with the horse might have allowed a horse to go on when one who
knows their horse better might not regardless of the vet checks.
The MAS business man only flies in to "ride" this horse. Although, I
believe, it was not the first time ridden.
I do express my condolences to all concerned and believe truly that no one
is at fault. I would, however, like to see a rules changes that forces or
limits the "jockey only" out of this type of competition. I believe it is
too hard and you must really know your horse to compete at this level
especially in what seemed like very difficult conditions. Perhaps this is
unfair and welcome all comments.
Thoughts please.
Dolores Arste
Phone - 518.882.6485
Fax - 518.882.5366
eFax- 845.818.3871
Cell phone - 518.461.3470
Voice/Numeric Pager - 518.865.6113
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