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[RC] feeding and FEI - John & Sue GreenallIt just so happens that feeding during vet checks is one of Charlie's (my horse) pet peeves. He sees it as "what is in this for him" and expects carrots (diced), apples (sliced), peppermints, graham crackers and horse treats from the moment he comes into a hold to the moment he leaves (he keeps his crew person, Jane, darn busy!). FEI or not, I have had vets both champion and challenge this. No vet has to ask me "how's he eatin' " when he is diving into his carrot bag. But to tell me that "I can't vet a horse that is eating like that" amazes me! I even had a pulse person tell me that eating would keep his pulse up....as he pulsed in at 52 right off the trail with no water! So, don't blame the eating thing on FEI. I have had contest to my feeding my horse at FEI events and AERC events. It seems to be a personal thing shared amoung ride managers, vets and pulse takers. A real shame as I, and Charlie, feel strongly that eating is very important and should never, never be discouraged. John and Sue Greenall mailto:greenall@xxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.vermontel.com/~greenall =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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