PNER NEWSLETTER

[DeWayne R Brown <dwhorseman@juno.com>]

Dear Joe Long,

The PNER newsletter does not contain "defamatory allegations" as you have
written.  It contains FACTS pertinent to endurance riders participating
in AERC sanctioned events in the NW.  The facts are that this former
RM/Vet is not licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Oregon or any
other state.  The fact is that it is against Oregon State Law for an
unlicensed individual to even call themselves a veterinarian, "in the
conduct of any occupation or profession pertaining to the diagnosis or
treatment of animal disease or CONDITIONS mentioned in this charter,
unless such person is legally entitled to use such designation." ORS
686.020

AERC rules clearly state that a ride must be under the control "of a
veterinarian".  Under Oregon State Law this person is NOT a veterinarian.
 She may not judge the condition of an animal or treat an animal under
Oregon State Law.

The fact is that the Sunriver ride was not "taken away" from this RM. 
Rather AERC chose not to sanction the Sunriver ride given many years of
late fees, bounced checks and ride results not turned in on time. 
Another group was given the Sunriver ride date and they were to put on
their own ride in the same area.  The fact is that this ride was NOT
originated by this individual in the first place, but was handed over
several years ago by a retiring RM, and was taken over from this RM when
they were no longer putting rides on for a time, and again taken back a
few years later.  The facts are that the "Director" had every right and
reason to deny sanctioning to this individual.

To SUM this up IMO the PNER Newsletter is the perfect place for the
officers of this club to publish important information and FACTS
pertinent to the riders in this region.  Maybe YOU should check the FACTS
before you vent in a public place such as Ridecamp.

DeWayne Brown


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