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RE: [RC] state fair express unofficial ride results - Susan E. Garlinghouse, DVMI am continuously baffled why riders continue to be upset over getting a B on anything consistently throughout a ride, even more so when the same vet has just okayed you for a COMPLETION, as in Fit To Continue. Be upset about an A at vet-in, then a B at VC 1, then a C at VC 2, then a Pull plus or minus treatment. The riders in my area know that I rarely give an A for anything if the horse looks like it's left the barn---so what? I very often grade a horse as a B if for whatever reason, they are less than up and dancing on their toes---as long as the score does not deteriorate throughout the day, it only means to the vet(s) to take a close look to make sure you are differentiating between a naturally relaxed moving (or bored) horse versus a fatigued horse. I am increasing of the opinion that a vet card should consist of an "Okay" or a "Not Okay". Sorry, JMO, but this is right up there with the rider that I had awarded BC to, and then looked at the judging card and wanted to argue with the vet scores---while holding the BC award in the other hand. Susan Garlinghouse, DVM -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of sherman Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 1:57 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] state fair express unofficial ride results A little more personal perspective... My daughter has an awesome little mare with a huge ground covering stride, so she looks like she's moving slowly. Her head stays low and out on the trail it even bobs back and forth as she glides along. Shadow totally relaxes, pulses down immediately, and takes care of herself well. Unfortunately, she rarely gets better than a B for gait and attitude because of this. Personally, I think a horse with a calm attitude and relaxed, efficient way of moving is a big plus in endurance. Too bad it can't be differentiated between a fatigued horse and rewarded rather than marked down. Kathy Keith wrote: They did need?more vets as I think about 70 horses started the two events. From a personal perspective, it would be nice to have the all the vets have an idea?that not all the horses would actually "trot" for the trot out. I ended up getting a "B" at the final vet check due to the fact that the vet said she could not recognize what my horse was doing on the trot out. One of the other vets tried explaining it to her but she still gave me a B and a B on horses attitude because he wouldnt trot. O well. ?? It was a very fun ride/race and my wife and I will go back again.? ? Keith and Sandy Kibler Shawnee Sunrise Farm Gaited Endurance?? =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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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