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Very well put - good positive feedback and good ideas for riders to follow.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Diane Trefethen" <tref@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 2:49 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] Biltmore vets


> > I second your thoughts 100% concerning the one vet we were subjected to.
> If you encounter a vet at a ride that you feel has not acted 
> professionally, you should contact the Head Vet, preferably in writing, to 
> inform her/him of your observations, and cc the RM.  Be specific, describe 
> exactly what you saw the vet do that you felt was inappropriate and avoid 
> emotional or inflamatory statements.  If the vet in question WAS the Head 
> Vet, then write just to the RM.
>
> Sometimes a vet new to endurance will conduct a check in an overly 
> thorough fashion. If a vet's actions fall in this category, (s)he will 
> most likely be "mentored" by fellow vets to speed it up.  I remember one 
> ride where there were TWO vets doing their first endurance ride at the 
> first VC, both very anxious to do a good job. Their pre-purchase exams had 
> horses backed down the hill and there was a great deal of complaining 
> about the delays.  In retrospect, it was funny, but at the time, we riders 
> didn't see the humor in the situation.
>
> Selective vetting is highly unusual and should always be reported as 
> should abusive or derogatory statements.
>
> While one complaint, especially an emotional one by someone the vet 
> pulled, might be ignored, multiple letters from different riders will 
> definitely be noted.
>
> And finally, if you see inappropriate behavior by an experienced vet at 
> several different rides, write to your region's representative on the 
> Veterinary Committee detailing the rides, dates and actions observed.
>
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