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HIL@aol.com wrote: > karen@chaton.gardnerville.nv.us writes: > > And does NATRC actually require "licensed" vets? (because apparently, AERC > does not) >> > > I think the problem here is that there is confusion between the terms > "graduate" and "licensed". Yes, NATRC and AERC require graduate > veterinarians. Both organizations are wise not to require licensure, as that > would make them unable to utilize the talent of many top notch veterinarians > who are interested in the sport but have chosen careers other than > practice--teaching, research, regulatory medicine, etc., to name a few. ... Heidi, you make an excellent point. I have a very close vet friend who doesn't use drugs in his practice. He doesn't vet many rides, but when he does, people are very eager to have him work with their horses, and he's conscientiously careful about his proximity to a vet licensed and qualified to provide the treatment he can't. He's a valuable asset to the endurance community, and any rule excluding vets like him would be doing us all a disservice. The fact remains that most riders assume that a ride vet is prepared to administer medications in an emergency. If my horse has problems at a vet stop, I expect to be able to have him treated quickly. I have no objections to working with an unlicensed equine vet (in good standing), if that individual is working in conjunction with an equine vet that is prepared - and licensed - to treat. my horse in an emergency. I was told that at recent rides, none of the vets on hand were prepared or licensed to treat horses. At this point, it's hear-say. But if AERC rules don't require rides to employ at least one licensed equine vet who is prepared to administer emergency medical treatment, it means we all should be asking our ride managers for specifics about vetting - if the health of our horses is a priority. Linda Cowles Gilroy, CA =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/RideCamp =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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