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BTW, in checking the CA Animal Health and safety Services website, the 
correct spelling of the State Veterinian is "Dr. Breitmeyer."
Laney

Renie M burnett wrote:
> /Some of us riders here in the *North* part of Californian like to go to 
> Oregon, Nevada, and or Idaho rides.  As you can see from the following 
> letter, it sure would be nice if our health certificates here in 
> California lasted as long as the Coggins!  Please let Dr. Brietmyer know 
> you would like to see this implemented.  Following is a sample letter to 
> Dr. Brietmyer.  Renie #1673/
> // 
> /Here is a sample letter:/
>  
> Dr. Brietmyer
> 1220 N St.
> Sacramento, Ca 95814
>  
> Dear Sir,
>  
> I would like you to consider a six month health passport for horses in 
> competition for traveling across the state borders.  Oregon has one that 
> is good for six western states and would respect one from California 
> except we do not have any such thing.  I read recently in my agriculture 
> paper where six states in the Florida area implemented a six month 
> health passport with a current Coggins for competition  horses to help 
> the show and competition season.  I understand you are in charge of policy.
>  
> My horses compete in endurance riding and there are many rides in 
> Oregon, Nevada and Idaho I like to attend.  I only compete on a healthy 
> horse, fully vaccinated.  I usually compete once a month since they need 
> rest in between rides.  Every time I must get a new health certificate 
> good for 30 days.  This ends up doubling my entry fee since I must pay 
> for the certificate, office call , equine exam and fuel to get to the 
> vet.  I will not compete if my horse is not 100%.  The Coggins is good 
> for six months the health should be also for these competing horses. 
>  
> I contribute much to the economy owning, caring and competing with my 
> horses.  It would greatly help us competitors if you would implement a 
> six month health passport with a current Coggins  for competition 
> horses.  Thank you for considering this.
>  
> Sincerely,


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