"Vesicular Stomatitis has not been diagnosed within 10 miles
        of the premisis of origin within the last 30 days.  I have
        examined the premisis of origin and have found no signs of 
        Vesicular Stomatitis."
This statement must be on the health certificate or you will not be allowed to 
participate.  Both the New Mexico and colorado State Veterinarian's Offices
have been
consulted on this matter.  As of 7-19-95 the Colorado State Vet sees no
reason to 
canel this event.  It is strongly recommended that you take measures to
prevent insect
bites to your horses.
If the ride area becomes quarantined, the ride will be cancelled.  Please
call any of
the Phone numbers below within the week prior to the ride date of Aug. 12,
1995 to 
determine if the ride has been cancelled.  At this time there are no
reported cases of 
Vesicular Stomatitis in the San Luis Valley.
Please help everyone have an enfoyable ride by remembering your health
certificates and we regret any inconvenience that this has caused.
For further information contact ride management.
Robin Durrance, Ride Manager
719-256-4771
Marty Shellabarger, D.V. M.
719-256-4598
Tyler Ratzlaff, D.V.M.
719-852-2561