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Wouldn't this be true in any ride, if more than one vet was used?  If only one vet is evaluating all the horses, even then there could be some variation as the day progressed, but with several vets looking at horses, it seems there would always be some differences of opinion.

 

I have very limited experience, so am not try to stir the pot, just making a comment about vetting in and vetting out, if more than one person is involved, then "scientifically" you will have differences, I would think.  I can't think how that could be avoided.  I'd like to hear discussion on this issue as well.  (especially if it would take us away from all *slaughter* topics...)

 

Carla Richardson

Colorado

 

On 8/30/07, Bob Morris <bobmorris@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

One very interesting point that I gleaned from Nancy Skakel's story:

"The vet then does a swift physical exam of the following points, and grades
them from A to D, with A being excellent, B is showing stress, C is showing
signs of distress, and D is elimination from the race."

When was this classification instituted as a standard for endurance
competition? I worry about this a bit since the evaluation is mainly
subjective and grading varies immensely among Vets.

We have mentioned using these scores as a basis for study and have been
discouraged by the Veterinary profession as they feel the alpha scores are
not reliable.

I would like to hear more discussion on this point.

Bob

Bob Morris
Morris Endurance Enterprises
Boise, ID

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Written by Nancy Skakel  - one of the people that came to help and
learn - nice write-up.

http://www.endurance.net/channels/2007/08/aerc-championship-novice-
learning-from.html

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