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The last amendment to this rule reads as follows:

2002Yes LinkRules::VeterinaryVeterinary Rule
           D. Barnett made a motion on behalf of the Vet
Committee to put new
           Rule 2.1.6.2 into the Rule Book as originally
proposed. Rule 2.1.6.2
           "Any equine not meeting pulse criteria within 30
minutes of arrival
           at a veterinary check point within the ride will
be disqualified."
           R. Eiland amended the motion on behalf of the
Rules Committee to
           read: Rule 2.1.6.2: "Any equine not meeting
pulse criteria within 30
           minutes of arrival at a veterinary check point
other than the post
           finish line vet check will be disqualified."
           Rule Revision: Rule 6.2.1.1 to read: "All
equines must stand a
           mandatory post ride evaluation within one hour
of finish. Riders may
           present their equines for the final examination
at a time of their
           choosing during the one-hour period. An equine
that does not meet
           the established criteria including pulse
criteria within one hour of
           crossing the finish line shall be disqualified.
Once a competing
           equine has passed the post ride examination, it
may not be removed
           from the completion for veterinarian reasons."
           "The equine must reach a reasonable pulse
recovery based on ambient
           conditions. The maximum pulse criterion is 68
beats per minute;
           however, the ride veterinarian(s) may allow a
higher pulse criteria
           in documented extreme weather conditions.
Respiration should be
           evaluated on its own merit. Ambient temperature
and humidity effect
           need to be recognized and their effects on
respiration rate
           considered."R. Eiland moved to accept the above
additions and
           revisions. Seconded by: J. Parke. Passed
unanimously.
           Comments:

So, you have an hour to pass the final vet check and your
time stops when you cross the finish line in a fifty mile or
longer endurance ride. If the AERC Rules and Regulations
manual were kept current as mandated by the AERC Board there
would be a readily accessable reference for all members.

Bob

Bob Morris
Morris Endurance Enterprises
Boise, ID



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