[RC] 2003 Horse Deaths Report Forthcoming - Laura Hayes
The AERC Horse Welfare Committee, will be
publishing the 2003 Year End Report of Horse Deaths at, or following, AERC
events. This information will be published in spreadsheet
form, in the February Endurance News. The Welfare Committee,
specifically Jim Mitchell, has compiled first hand information regarding the 11
known deaths in the 2003 ride season. The data will include the ride
history of horse and rider, miles traveled at the event, speed, treatment,
history, and cause of death if known, as well as other information
regarding each event.