Yes Angie, competitive horses have been treated and
some have died on trail or at the ride site or after being taken home.
Some were well conditioned and something was wrong with the horse that the ride
brought on or it was just going to happen. Some were over ridden and some
were not in shape. I have seen this happen in Ohio and Michigan. But
I have also seen endurance horses over ridden, and brought to a ride not
in shape. It seems to be lack of knowledge or sometimes just the luck of
the draw. I have also seen comp horses treated with fluids. It can
happen to anyone. Jeanie
