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AERC Horse Deaths (Was Re: [RC] [DR] Board Meeting) - Jim HollandBob...
So are you suprised? I'm not. The lack of communication between the
AERC BOD and it's membership is appalling. After a spirited on-line
discussion regarding 2002 horse deaths, in which you participated, I
sent the following note to AERC. Note the date.
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Subject: 2002 Horse Deaths
Date:
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 20:55:01 -0400
From:
Jim Holland <lanconn@xxxxxxx>
To:
aerc@xxxxxxxxxxxx
CC:
Randy H Eiland <renegade12@xxxxxxxx>, Bob Morris
<bobmorris@xxxxxxxx>,
Truman Prevatte <tprevatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Richard T. "Jim" Holland
Three Creeks Farm
175 Hells Hollow Drive
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(706) 258-2830
FAX (706) 632-1271
Please send me (either electronically or regular mail) ALL information
available on equine deaths at AERC sanctioned Endurance Rides for the
year 2002. Information should include, but not be limited to, the AERC
BOD Veterinary Committee Report. Please include the name of the
sanctioned ride at which the equine death occurred. If the above
requested information exists but is not available to AERC members,
please attach documentation explaining why the information is not
available. Please include any action taken by the BOD against any
individual involved in an equine fatality at an AERC sanctioned
Endurance Ride.
Thank you...
Regards, Jim
AERC 4074
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I not only did not receive any information, I didn't receive a reply of
ANY kind, online or otherwise. Undeterred, on January 3rd, I sent the
following letter to Kathleen Henkel with a copy to the Executive
Committee:
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January 3, 2003
Ms. Kathleen Henkel
American Endurance Ride Conference
P.O. Box 6027
Auburn CA 95604-6027
Kathleen:
On October 11, 2002, I emailed the enclosed message to AERC requesting
information regarding horse deaths in 2002. I have not received any
information, or an acknowledgement of my request.
I am assuming this is an oversight. Please let me know the status of my
request as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Regards,
Jim
. cc AERC Executive Committee
. Enc EMAIL of 11 October 2002 from lanconn@xxxxxxx to aerc@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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It has been over a month. I have STILL received NO communication of any
kind regarding my request. Last fall, Randy Eiland asked me if if was
"implying that horse deaths are just swept under the rug" by AERC. He
also assured me that Vet Committee information was readily available.
All I had to do submit a request to AERC. No, Randy....I'm not
"IMPLYING"...the evidence speaks for itself. It's interesting that
there was lots of fallout over the two horse deaths at WEG. AERC vets
were involved and made recommendations, and everyone was shocked.
Changes were made to hopefully make sure it never happens again. At
least those horses did not die in vain. However, at least
EIGHT...EIGHT!...horses died in AERC in 2002. The BOD has released NO
information regarding the circumstances surrounding those deaths and
what actions, if any, were taken. And this is supposed to be an "open
meeting" organization?
I am disappointed and somewhat embarrassed that our SE Region Directors,
who are both on the Vet Committee, have remained totally silent on this
issue, although they both have had numerous opportunities to address it.
However, not to worry. The BOD is going to get another chance to
explain why this information is not available to the membership and why
a request from a member is ignored, both by AERC and the SE Regional
Directors...and the forum will be a little more public. If you're
interested and are attending the Conference, you might want to attend
the Open Forum on Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30. If not, then stay tuned.
Film at eleven. If you care about the future of Endurance, then it's
time you DID get involved.
WHO SPEAKS FOR THE HORSES???
Jim, Sun of Dimanche, and Mahada Magic
Bob Morris wrote:
Just one month until the Board meets in Chattanooga! Has any one heard of an agenda for the meeting? How can we advise our Directors unless we know what is to be discussed? About a month ago I sent a resolution to the entire Board. I had responses from two Directors and one Director elect. Is this how the membership is kept informed or is it that there is no need for the Directors to acknowledge a members concern. I know that when I write or phone to one of my Congressmen I at least get an acknowledgement of my contact. Here, in the AERC, is a big void. Bob =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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