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John is right in that once a pull code has been assigned and the 
horse removed from competition - there is no change in the pull 
code even if later developments indicate something else.

The rider and the vet make the best decision they can at the time 
of the pull.

Here's an example of that.  I've been asked at several rides how 
long after completion can a horse be treated and still keep it's 
completion.

The correct answer is that the horse can be treated at any time 
after completion.  Once completion is given - it cannot be withdrawn.

Of course there are other circumstances where a completion could 
be withdrawn but those involve drug tests, protest results, and 
non-medial circumstances.

mike



John Teeter wrote:
> I think, agreeing with Barbara,  the RO-M would have been stated by the 
> rider at the time of withdrawal. The post withdrawal vet evaluation 
> should also have been performed at this time.
>
> The 1-2 hour later event should not be cause to modify the pull code 
> (IMO) as it is occurring after the horse has been eliminated from the 
> competition (and after the post withdrawal vet evaluation). Simularly, 
> if there were a completion (along with passing the final completion 
> exam), and 1-2 hours later, the horse was in metabolic distress, the 
> completion would not be modified to a metabolic elimination.
>
> jt

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