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> It doesn't take that much time or effort to pull a blood sample from a
horse
> being treated.  Nor would it be all that difficult to send it in for
analysis
> to verify whether electrolyte values are on average within normal levels
in
> treated horses.  Some of the other blood parameters are a little more
difficult
> to obtain quickly without onsite equipment, but it just wouldn't be all
that
> difficult to examine electrolyte levels, blood pH and so on.  Maybe part
of the
> sanctioning and entry process should include agreements by the ride
manager,
> ride vet and participating riders that should a horse require treatment
for
> metabolic problems, a blood sample will be pulled and sent in at AERC's
cost.

I'd second that idea, Susan.  Such information would be very useful in
determining how these horses are really doing.

Heidi


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