How Do You Observe An Endurance Ride Vet Check?
If you are interested in Endurance Riding you should plan to observe a vet check on a ride in your area. At the vet check area you’ll get a sense of what is required from both the horse and the rider in this sport. Find a local Endurance Ride. The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) has links on its web page to rides on a regional basis. Follow the links to discover rides, dates, and locations. Inquire at Base Camp where the initial vet check will be located. If the details on the above links don’t provide information on where the first vet check of the ride will be, inquire at base camp. With an off road capable vehicle you should be able to drive to the location. Observe horses and riders at the vet check point. Riders and horses will enter the vet check point in a relatively consistent manner. Once there, they will get their time from the time keeper, and check in with the vet. The vet will talk with the rider while examining the horse for any issues, such as lameness. Often b
