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Re: [RC] Coggins - oddfarmThe rule, (5C-18.010) according the FL Dept. of Ag. does NOT say that is must be on all persons at all times. It says,(2) Negative EIA Test for Assembly. Horses which are congregated at public or private assemblies must have a report of a negative EIA test conducted within the previous 12 months. Such assemblies include boarding stables and pastures, shows, exhibitions, fairs, rodeos, racetracks, trailrides and any other public or private assemblies. The test must be reported on VS Form 10-11 (Apr 90). It doesn't specify who is responsible for enforcing this rule at "assemblies". I don't have the power to enforce the speed limit on my road so why would I have the authority to enforce an agricultural rule? (and it is worded as a rule, not a law) As it is, a horse could be exposed and infected days after testing but still be negative for the next 11 months or so. Of course, if I were putting on a ride and someone showed me an out of date coggins, I would turn them away. But, when would I see this paper? AFTER they had already unloaded their horse and have probably been on the property and around the other horses for a day or two. What good does it do at registration? What good would it do for a park ranger to ask for your paper when you have been riding and camping with other horses for a day or longer? The time for it to be enforced is BEFORE the horse is unloaded from the trailer. I think the Ag. Dept. realizes the "coggins paper" is just about as worthless as it can be. It is just a way for them to LOOK like they know what is going on. JMO. Lisa Salas, The Oddf ARm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Truman Prevatt" <tprevatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "Karen Standefer" <kstandefer@xxxxxxxx> Cc: "'sherman'" <sherman@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 2:10 PM Subject: Re: [RC] Coggins I don't know about any other state but in FL you cannot "move" a horse without a negative Coggins. By move that means even riding it. When we ride on public land we have to carry our Coggins with us - and you will most likely have it checked at some time or another. When you transport a horse on public roads you must have a Coggins with you. That's the law. I think most states in the East have similar laws, however, they might not be a stringent as Florida's. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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