Re: RC: Ride vetting

[Lynn Kinsky <lkinsky@silcom.com>]

>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

Ride vets are supposed to be handling ride vetting, not doing treatments
(often vets are from out of state and don't have their medication kits,
etc).  But management should always have one or more treatment vets lined
up to deal with emergencies on short notice -- that's something we have to
list on our sanction application for NATRC  (or even for horse shows).

Lynn Kinsky (Santa Ynez, CA)
http://www.silcom.com/~lkinsky



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