Ridecamp: RE: [RC] RO, Fit to continue

>> ...I would think recording only DNF for results in Endurance News would
be
>> adequate, but submitting pull and treatment records to the vet committee
for
>> research would be important.
>> Barbara McCrary

> WOW Now THAT would solve things!!!
> Louise Burton

It does seem reasonable. DNF without bias in the public printing and
detailed codes in the database for analysis by AERC/Vets. (with the vets
doing the reporting as they are the ones wanting to hack the data.)

As to the log books, we essentially have those now in the horse history part
of the AERC database; Any AERC registered horse can be reviewed easily
thanks to Mike and Russ. The buying/selling part of the issue is really
addressed there.

The for-knowledge of the vet staff at a ride re: any particular horse would
require a physical log book. But we really rely on the riders to talk with
the vets about issues which should be watched (as contrasted to Leonard's
European remarks:).

Personally, I think that is the right thing to do. While a small minority
may place their mounts at risk by trying to hide things from the vet, by far
most of the riders I know would be right up front with the issues and work
with the vets to make sure issues are managed throughout the ride (maybe
niave I know, but most endurance riders are deep into it with their
horses...)

We don't have the Aussie system of ranking the horses by their experience
(and using the log book for that too)- but these are two seperate issues and
should not be confused.

johnt



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