Re: RC: re: heartrate as a criteria - VC timing

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/21/99 2:55:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
guest@endurance.net writes:

<< One the thread about horses passing VC and then having
 problems I'm curious about the timing of the vet exams
 after the horse met criteria.  I think a lot of horses
 come off the trail with sufficient adrenalin to mask
 lameness and probably general tiredness as well, so if
 they are presented to the vet right after meeting criteria
 and have a problem, especially one that is not yet severe
 they will not show it.  Any opinions on the time frame at
 which the median horse will have come off the "trail high" 
 and present a truer picture of their fitness to the vet?
 Should there be a recommended wait before horses are
 presented to the vet for mid-ride checks.   >>

I'm convinced of that, Teresa.  And am glad to see it becoming more popular 
to check the horses later.  I like to see them toward the end of ANY hold.

Heidi


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