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Fitness to competeFitness to compete- exams/inspections & what it- exams/inspections & what itmeans to pass or fail a horsemeans to pass or fail a horse

Fitness to competeFitness to compete- exams/inspections & what it- exams/inspections & what itmeans to pass or fail a horsemeans to pass or fail a horse

Professor Leo Jeffcott,Professor Leo Jeffcott,University of SydneyUniversity of Sydney

Vet Regs Art.1011 and definitions Vet Regs Art.1011 and definitions concept of “Fitness to compete”concept of “Fitness to compete” need for standardisation of the procedure need for standardisation of the procedure

between disciplinesbetween disciplines Veterinary Examinations:Veterinary Examinations:

First Vet examFirst Vet exam Second Vet exam (Eventing)Second Vet exam (Eventing)

Horse Inspections:Horse Inspections: General protocolGeneral protocol Holding BoxHolding Box Specific requirements for disciplinesSpecific requirements for disciplines

Plan for the talkPlan for the talkPlan for the talkPlan for the talk

Article 1011 of Vet RegsArticle 1011 of Vet RegsArticle 1011 of Vet RegsArticle 1011 of Vet Regs

covers the rules and covers the rules and advice on Vet advice on Vet Examinations, Horse Examinations, Horse Inspections and Passport Inspections and Passport Control for all FEI events Control for all FEI events in the 7 disciplinesin the 7 disciplines

contains some usefulcontains some usefulbackground informationbackground informationon all aspects of examson all aspects of exams& inspections& inspections

look on FEI website look on FEI website (www.horsesport.org) (www.horsesport.org)

Veterinary ExaminationVeterinary Examinationclinical exam by vet to establish health statusclinical exam by vet to establish health statushorses are horses are notnot eliminated at an Examination. eliminated at an Examination.

Horse InspectionHorse Inspectionprocedure to ensure horses are fit to procedure to ensure horses are fit to

participate or to continue in competition.participate or to continue in competition.

Passport ControlPassport Controlestablish horse identity and check all other establish horse identity and check all other

details at First Examination details at First Examination (i.e. must be done (i.e. must be done prior to 1st HI)prior to 1st HI)

Vet Exams/Inspections & Passport ControlVet Exams/Inspections & Passport ControlVet Exams/Inspections & Passport ControlVet Exams/Inspections & Passport Control

DefinitionsDefinitionsDefinitionsDefinitions

essential component of FEI competitionessential component of FEI competitionnot always sole responsibility of vetsnot always sole responsibility of vetsaim to ensure that the horses are:-aim to ensure that the horses are:-

not suffering from infectiousnot suffering from infectiousor contagious diseaseor contagious disease

horses are fit to competehorses are fit to competefit to continuefit to continue

examinations/inspections are not at the examinations/inspections are not at the level of pre-purchase examinationslevel of pre-purchase examinations

General pointsGeneral pointsGeneral pointsGeneral points

Vet Exams & Horse InspectionsVet Exams & Horse InspectionsVet Exams & Horse InspectionsVet Exams & Horse Inspections

common sense approach to fitnesscommon sense approach to fitnessand safetyand safety

absolute soundness absolute soundness notnot required required dialogue between GJ & Veterinarians dialogue between GJ & Veterinarians

to set level of “fitness” for competitionto set level of “fitness” for competition Holding Box for doubtful casesHolding Box for doubtful cases use of horse Data Form to monitor use of horse Data Form to monitor

progressprogress ultimate objective is to see as many ultimate objective is to see as many

horses as possible compete safelyhorses as possible compete safely

Lord Carew’s Aide Memoire in 1996 on 3DE InspectionsLord Carew’s Aide Memoire in 1996 on 3DE Inspections Lord Carew’s Aide Memoire in 1996 on 3DE InspectionsLord Carew’s Aide Memoire in 1996 on 3DE Inspections

““Fitness to compete”Fitness to compete”““Fitness to compete”Fitness to compete”

Differences between disciplinesDifferences between disciplinesDifferences between disciplinesDifferences between disciplines

Situation before 2002 Situation before 2002 Situation before 2002 Situation before 2002

Jumping Jumping - “Vet Exam” - “Vet Exam” Re-inspection; no holding boxRe-inspection; no holding box 1. before 1st competition1. before 1st competition2. before last competition2. before last competition

DressageDressage- “Fitness Inspection”- “Fitness Inspection”Holding Box + re-inspectionHolding Box + re-inspection

1. before 1st competition1. before 1st competitionEventingEventing - “Horse Inspection” - “Horse Inspection”

Holding Box; no re-inspectionHolding Box; no re-inspection1st & 3rd inspections with1st & 3rd inspections with2nd inspection during 2nd inspection during EnduranceEndurance

DrivingDriving - “Inspection” - “Inspection” Holding box; + re-inspectionHolding box; + re-inspection 1st 1st inspection before 1st compinspection before 1st comp

2nd inspection during 2nd inspection during EnduranceEndurance3rd inspection in harness3rd inspection in harness

VaultingVaulting -“Inspection” -“Inspection” Prior to 1st competitionPrior to 1st competition

Rationale for standardisation of Rationale for standardisation of Horse InspectionsHorse Inspections

Rationale for standardisation of Rationale for standardisation of Horse InspectionsHorse Inspections

to ensure all horses are properly “fit to to ensure all horses are properly “fit to compete” in FEI competitioncompete” in FEI competition

inspections are not intended to be inspections are not intended to be equivalent to pre-purchase examsequivalent to pre-purchase exams

specific level of “fitness” will vary between specific level of “fitness” will vary between disciplines & even within disciplinesdisciplines & even within disciplines

conditions should be kept as similar as conditions should be kept as similar as possible for all types of eventspossible for all types of events

the “Inspection Panel” should consist of the “Inspection Panel” should consist of vets & judgesvets & judges

vet opinion is crucial to the success of the vet opinion is crucial to the success of the procedure procedure

HIs for FEI disciplinesHIs for FEI disciplinesHIs for FEI disciplinesHIs for FEI disciplinesEventing (CCI):-Eventing (CCI):-

1st HI before Dressage Test1st HI before Dressage Test2nd HI during Endurance Test (after Phase C)2nd HI during Endurance Test (after Phase C)3rd HI before Jumping Test3rd HI before Jumping Test

Eventing (CIC) Eventing (CIC) before any jumping takes placebefore any jumping takes placeDriving:-Driving:-

1st HI before competition A1st HI before competition A2nd HI at end of section D (competition B)2nd HI at end of section D (competition B)

Jumping:-Jumping:-1st HI before first competition1st HI before first competition2nd HI as required by Jumping Rules2nd HI as required by Jumping Rules

Dressage, Vaulting & Reining:-Dressage, Vaulting & Reining:-1st HI before first competition1st HI before first competition

Endurance:- Endurance:- HI before competition, at Vet Gates & HI before competition, at Vet Gates & at the end of the rideat the end of the ride

Veterinary ExaminationsVeterinary ExaminationsVeterinary ExaminationsVeterinary Examinations

First Veterinary Exam (Arrival Exam)First Veterinary Exam (Arrival Exam)on arrival or as soon after as possibleon arrival or as soon after as possiblecarried out by (Foreign) Veterinary Delegate carried out by (Foreign) Veterinary Delegate

or a deputy (e.g. Treating Vet for the event)or a deputy (e.g. Treating Vet for the event)

Other Vet Examinations:-Other Vet Examinations:-Second Vet Exam in Eventing (CCI) & Second Vet Exam in Eventing (CCI) &

Driving) by (F)VD + GJ memberDriving) by (F)VD + GJ memberexamination at the Vet gates in Endurance examination at the Vet gates in Endurance

Riding by Vet CommissionRiding by Vet Commission

First Vet ExamFirst Vet ExamFirst Vet ExamFirst Vet Exam

Objectives:-Objectives:-verify the identity of theverify the identity of the

horse from passporthorse from passportcheck vaccination status ischeck vaccination status is

satisfactorysatisfactorycomplete passport controlcomplete passport controlcheck the animal has not been in contact check the animal has not been in contact

with animals suffering from infectious with animals suffering from infectious disease (strangles) or from infected premisesdisease (strangles) or from infected premises

if a Pony check official measurement if a Pony check official measurement certificatecertificate

carry out clinical exam carry out clinical exam [“in barn exam”][“in barn exam”]

overall health check particularlyoverall health check particularlyfor infectious diseases (TPR etc)for infectious diseases (TPR etc)before entry to stablesbefore entry to stables

brief palpation of limbs brief palpation of limbs (for soft(for softtissue injuries),tissue injuries), neck & back - neck & back - don’tdon’t trot up!! trot up!!

details included on Horse Data Formdetails included on Horse Data Form

Remember horses are Remember horses are notnot eliminated at this eliminated at this examination.examination.

if infectious disease suspected if infectious disease suspected isolate isolate horse & report to Appeal Committeehorse & report to Appeal Committee

First Vet ExamFirst Vet ExamFirst Vet ExamFirst Vet Exam

immediately after completing Phase Dimmediately after completing Phase D experienced treating vet/Vet Comm experienced treating vet/Vet Comm

membermember visual inspection at finish for visual inspection at finish for

exhaustionexhaustion clinical exam + TPRclinical exam + TPR repeat clinical exam + TPR every 10 repeat clinical exam + TPR every 10

min for ~ 30 minmin for ~ 30 min details completed in Horse Data Formdetails completed in Horse Data Form

Second Vet Exam - in EventingSecond Vet Exam - in EventingSecond Vet Exam - in EventingSecond Vet Exam - in Eventing

Second Vet Exam - in EventingSecond Vet Exam - in EventingSecond Vet Exam - in EventingSecond Vet Exam - in Eventing

Second Vet Exam at 2004 Olympics, AthensSecond Vet Exam at 2004 Olympics, Athens

Horse Inspections - generalHorse Inspections - generalHorse Inspections - generalHorse Inspections - general

check list prior to First Horse check list prior to First Horse InspectionInspection

requirements for site & surface requirements for site & surface

inspection protocolinspection protocol

Holding Box procedureHolding Box procedure

potential problems at Horse potential problems at Horse InspectionsInspections

use of the Horse data formuse of the Horse data form

passport control at HIspassport control at HIs

medication control at HIsmedication control at HIs

check organisation & responsibility:-check organisation & responsibility:-public address system & commentarypublic address system & commentarytime tabling time tabling order of presentation of horsesorder of presentation of horsesFEI stewardingFEI stewardingarrangements for spectatorsarrangements for spectatorsholding boxholding box

Holding box arrangements - Holding box arrangements - site & surfacesite & surface

composition of Horse composition of Horse Inspection Panel:-Inspection Panel:-Ground Jury + Vet. Del/FVDGround Jury + Vet. Del/FVDappointment of Examining Vetappointment of Examining Vet

meet with GJ to discuss procedure for the meet with GJ to discuss procedure for the InspectionInspection

Check list for Horse InspectionsCheck list for Horse InspectionsCheck list for Horse InspectionsCheck list for Horse Inspections

Site & surface of Horse InspectionSite & surface of Horse InspectionSite & surface of Horse InspectionSite & surface of Horse Inspection

site should be close to main site should be close to main inspection area, but out of inspection area, but out of sight of the publicsight of the public

surface must be firm, level & surface must be firm, level & not slippery:-not slippery:-

Freshly laid tarmac, ashphaltFreshly laid tarmac, ashphalt

Competition area scraped to its Competition area scraped to its base, watered & rolledbase, watered & rolled

Firm gravel or stone dust road Firm gravel or stone dust road swept to remove loose stonesswept to remove loose stones

length - 50 metres for horses length - 50 metres for horses to be examined at walk & trotto be examined at walk & trot

Barcelona 1992Barcelona 1992

The Hague The Hague 19941994

Pratoni 1998Pratoni 1998

Site & surface of Horse InspectionSite & surface of Horse InspectionSite & surface of Horse InspectionSite & surface of Horse Inspection

HorsesHorsesleaveleave

HorsesHorsesleaveleave

HorsesHorsesenterenter

HorsesHorsesenterenter

Pass/failPass/failPass/failPass/fail

DoubtfulDoubtfulDoubtfulDoubtful

Ground Jury Ground Jury & Vet Delegate& Vet DelegateGround Jury Ground Jury & Vet Delegate& Vet Delegate

Passportcheck

Passportcheck

turnturn halthalthalthaltwalkwalktrottrot

trottrot

Holding BoxHolding BoxExamining VetExamining Vet

Spectator areaSpectator areaSpectator areaSpectator area

Perimeter fencePerimeter fencePerimeter fencePerimeter fence

Horse Inspection procedureHorse Inspection procedureHorse Inspection procedureHorse Inspection procedure

1.1. presentation of horse to the Committee:-presentation of horse to the Committee:- visual inspection by vetvisual inspection by vet passport identification Vet Comm/Assoc Vet Delpassport identification Vet Comm/Assoc Vet Del

2.2. walk 10 paces or sowalk 10 paces or so3.3. trot on loose rein for 30-40 m & trot back 50 mtrot on loose rein for 30-40 m & trot back 50 m4.4. horse is then:-horse is then:-

passed/failed passed/failed sent to Holding boxsent to Holding box

5.5. re-inspection after reportre-inspection after reportfrom Examining Vetfrom Examining Vet

6.6. decision of GJ, President is final and nodecision of GJ, President is final and no appealappeal



Visual inspection by vetVisual inspection by vet


on loose rein, active walk & troton loose rein, active walk & trotPR on left side of the horsePR on left side of the horseuse of whip - varies with use of whip - varies with

disciplinediscipline

Trotting upTrotting up

Holding Box specificationsHolding Box specificationsHolding Box specificationsHolding Box specificationsbox should be sited box should be sited

close to HI track, but close to HI track, but out of public viewout of public view

stewarding importantstewarding importantto restrict access &to restrict access &organise a queue iforganise a queue ifnecessarynecessary

surface should ideally be the same as HI surface should ideally be the same as HI track and level track and level

space should be available to trot & lunge space should be available to trot & lunge horse if necessaryhorse if necessary

appointment of Examining Veterinarianappointment of Examining Veterinarian planning meeting of GJ & Vet Commissionplanning meeting of GJ & Vet Commission exam of ? lame horse in holding box:-exam of ? lame horse in holding box:-

visual & brief lameness examvisual & brief lameness exam PR & Team Vet in attendancePR & Team Vet in attendance possible withdrawal of horsepossible withdrawal of horse

Examining Vet reports to PanelExamining Vet reports to Panel Panel re-inspects horse & makes final Panel re-inspects horse & makes final

decisiondecision Final decision relayed to PR & public - no Final decision relayed to PR & public - no

appealsappeals

Holding Box procedureHolding Box procedureHolding Box procedureHolding Box procedure

Examination by Examining Examination by Examining Veterinarian:-Veterinarian:- receive history from Vet receive history from Vet

DelegateDelegate visual inspection & visual inspection &

palpation of limbspalpation of limbs use of hoof testers & use of hoof testers &

passive flexion of jointspassive flexion of joints lameness evaluation lameness evaluation

including trotting on a including trotting on a circlecircle

do do notnot do flexion tests do flexion tests unless clearly indicatedunless clearly indicated

Holding Box examHolding Box examHolding Box examHolding Box exam

Passport Control at HIsPassport Control at HIsPassport Control at HIsPassport Control at HIs

It is customary to check It is customary to check the identification of the identification of horses at the 1st Horse horses at the 1st Horse Inspection at Olympic Inspection at Olympic games, WEG & games, WEG & ChampionshipsChampionships

This is done by a vet who This is done by a vet who confirms the identity from confirms the identity from the passport description the passport description just before the is just before the is presented to the presented to the Inspection PanelInspection Panel

Horse Data FormHorse Data FormHorse Data FormHorse Data Form

designed originally fordesigned originally forlong format CCIslong format CCIs

monitor welfare and monitor welfare and health status of horseshealth status of horsesthroughout the throughout the competition, particularly competition, particularly at hot/humid eventsat hot/humid events

used extensively in USAused extensively in USAand at Olympic and WEGand at Olympic and WEG

modified to short format modified to short format and CICsand CICs

Identification details of horse & riderIdentification details of horse & rider

1st 1st (Arrival)(Arrival) Exam details + Passport Exam details + Passport checkcheck

1st Horse Inspection result - 1st Horse Inspection result - Pass/fail/hold Pass/fail/hold + comments from Vet Delegate+ comments from Vet Delegate

2nd Horse Inspection 2nd Horse Inspection (10 Min Box)(10 Min Box) TPR & TPR & clinical detailsclinical details

3rd Horse Inspection result 3rd Horse Inspection result - - Pass/fail/hold + comments Pass/fail/hold + comments

from Vet Delegatefrom Vet Delegate

Use of Horse Data FormUse of Horse Data FormUse of Horse Data FormUse of Horse Data Form

Medication Control at HIsMedication Control at HIsMedication Control at HIsMedication Control at HIs

it is possible to select it is possible to select horses for medication horses for medication control out of a HIcontrol out of a HI

Testing Vet or (F)VDTesting Vet or (F)VDmust be organised to receive any must be organised to receive any horses immediately after the HIhorses immediately after the HI

the decision to select should come from the decision to select should come from the Inspection Panel with vet advicethe Inspection Panel with vet advice

in Jumping if a horse is re-inspected in Jumping if a horse is re-inspected the next day and passes then it should the next day and passes then it should be considered for medication controlbe considered for medication control

General problems:General problems:not keeping the public properlynot keeping the public properly

informed - P.A. system etcinformed - P.A. system etcpoor stewarding & crowd control;poor stewarding & crowd control;

cheering during the inspectioncheering during the inspectionpoor site & surface poor site & surface appeals from Chefs, vets, ridersappeals from Chefs, vets, ridersdealing with horses not accepteddealing with horses not accepted

Veterinary problems:Veterinary problems:ignoring Vet members of Inspection Panelignoring Vet members of Inspection Panelnot setting a standard of ‘fitness’ & sticking to itnot setting a standard of ‘fitness’ & sticking to itleaving the Inspection entirely to the vetsleaving the Inspection entirely to the vetsoverriding the opinions of the Vet membersoverriding the opinions of the Vet members

Potential problems at HIsPotential problems at HIsPotential problems at HIsPotential problems at HIs

HIs in EventingHIs in EventingHIs in EventingHIs in Eventing

CCIs:-CCIs:-First Inspection - day before Dressage First Inspection - day before Dressage

Second Inspection - after Phase CSecond Inspection - after Phase C

Inspection in the C Halt (not mandatory)Inspection in the C Halt (not mandatory)

Third Inspection - morning of JumpingThird Inspection - morning of Jumping

Inspections in the short format & CICsInspections in the short format & CICsWill vary according to the type of competition Will vary according to the type of competition

(i.e. CIC*, CIC**, CIC***, short format event)(i.e. CIC*, CIC**, CIC***, short format event)

HIs in CICsHIs in CICsHIs in CICsHIs in CICs the standard protocol can be used for the standard protocol can be used for

“short format” or other CICs “short format” or other CICs HI before HI before Dressage & Jumping TestsDressage & Jumping Tests

a standard HI must be held if Jumping is a standard HI must be held if Jumping is held the day after the Cross Countryheld the day after the Cross Country

If Cross Country is held after the Jumping If Cross Country is held after the Jumping then “fitness” will be assessed in the then “fitness” will be assessed in the Dressage TestDressage Test

If Jumping is held after Cross Country on If Jumping is held after Cross Country on same day & no HI has been heldsame day & no HI has been heldhorses horses will be assessed in the warm up arena will be assessed in the warm up arena before they compete before they compete

Horse Inspection Panel:-Horse Inspection Panel:-Ground Jury membersGround Jury members(Foreign) Vet. Delegate (Foreign) Vet. Delegate Role of Vet. Delegate/FVDRole of Vet. Delegate/FVD

Holding area/Examining VetHolding area/Examining VetSpectators/Public address systemSpectators/Public address systemHorses may be a bit stiff at 3Horses may be a bit stiff at 3rd rd InspectionInspection


Eventing - 1st & 3rd Horse InspectionsEventing - 1st & 3rd Horse InspectionsEventing - 1st & 3rd Horse InspectionsEventing - 1st & 3rd Horse Inspections

experienced vets and experienced vets and assistants essentialassistants essential

completion of Horse Data completion of Horse Data FormsForms

thermometers capable of thermometers capable of > 42> 42o o FF

facilities for cooling horses - facilities for cooling horses - shade, water, ice, fansshade, water, ice, fans


Vet exams & inspections on Vet exams & inspections on Cross Country DayCross Country Day

Vet exams & inspections on Vet exams & inspections on Cross Country DayCross Country Day

cordoned off area for Halt with facilities for cordoned off area for Halt with facilities for cooling, shade etc cooling, shade etc

Vet Del/FVD + GJ member +vet assistant (?vet Vet Del/FVD + GJ member +vet assistant (?vet student) in attendancestudent) in attendance

horse should trot into Boxhorse should trot into Box

brief clinical exam + TPRbrief clinical exam + TPR

follow-up exam in 7 min follow-up exam in 7 min ± trot up for soundness± trot up for soundness

details completed on Horse Data Formdetails completed on Horse Data Form

Procedure for Second HIProcedure for Second HIProcedure for Second HIProcedure for Second HI

The Hague’94The Hague’94

10 Minute Box10 Minute Box

Vet checkVet checkareaarea

Vet checkVet checkareaarea

Horses Horses finish finish

Phase C Phase C & enter & enter

boxbox

Horses preparedHorses preparedfor Phase Dfor Phase D

Vet surveillanceVet surveillancecontinuescontinues

Vet surveillanceVet surveillancecontinuescontinues

Horses Horses leave for leave for Phase DPhase D

2nd Vet 2nd Vet checkcheck& jog& jog

2nd Vet 2nd Vet checkcheck& jog& jog

Procedure for Second HIProcedure for Second HI10 Min Box10 Min Box

Procedure for Second HIProcedure for Second HI10 Min Box10 Min Box

Examples of 10 Min BoxExamples of 10 Min BoxExamples of 10 Min BoxExamples of 10 Min Box

The Hague’94The Hague’94Stockholm’90Stockholm’90

Atlanta’96Atlanta’96Barcelona’92Barcelona’92

HIs in JumpingHIs in JumpingHIs in JumpingHIs in Jumping

2 special considerations apply:-2 special considerations apply:- 8.1.1 - Re-inspection of horses referred to the 8.1.1 - Re-inspection of horses referred to the

Holding Box is permitted the day after the HI. Prior Holding Box is permitted the day after the HI. Prior to this the GJ, Vet Del & Examining Vet must confer to this the GJ, Vet Del & Examining Vet must confer about the horses listed for re-inspection. The about the horses listed for re-inspection. The procedure will consist of a brief clinical examination procedure will consist of a brief clinical examination before walking & trotting before the Inspection before walking & trotting before the Inspection Panel. Horses accepted may have to undergo Panel. Horses accepted may have to undergo medication control testingmedication control testing

8.1.2 - If a horse is clearly “unfit to compete” and no 8.1.2 - If a horse is clearly “unfit to compete” and no member of the GJ is present, the Vet Del may member of the GJ is present, the Vet Del may recommend that the President eliminate the horse recommend that the President eliminate the horse without further re-inspection provided the horse has without further re-inspection provided the horse has been examined in the Holding Boxbeen examined in the Holding Box

HIs in DrivingHIs in DrivingHIs in DrivingHIs in Driving

8.5 - Where large numbers of horses are to be 8.5 - Where large numbers of horses are to be inspected it maybe necessary to provide inspected it maybe necessary to provide 2 2 Inspection PanelsInspection Panels. For horses sent to the Holding . For horses sent to the Holding Box both Panels come together to hear the report Box both Panels come together to hear the report of the Examining Vet and then inspect the horse of the Examining Vet and then inspect the horse before making a final decisionbefore making a final decision

8.3 - There is no longer a 3rd HI. Instead a “8.3 - There is no longer a 3rd HI. Instead a “Final Final Observation beforeObservation beforeCompetition CCompetition C” in harness” in harness is carried out under the is carried out under the surveillance of the GJ.surveillance of the GJ.A vet will be in attendanceA vet will be in attendance

HIs in other disciplinesHIs in other disciplinesHIs in other disciplinesHIs in other disciplines

Endurance Endurance at Vet Gates at Vet Gates assessment fitness, metabolic assessment fitness, metabolic

condition, & lamenesscondition, & lamenessFinal Inspection at finish of rideFinal Inspection at finish of ride

VaultingVaultingProblems with lame horses in early years, but Problems with lame horses in early years, but

situation now much improvedsituation now much improvedReiningReining

This discipline has much to learn about FEI HI This discipline has much to learn about FEI HI s!!s!!

Jerez’03Jerez’03

ConclusionsConclusionsConclusionsConclusionsVet exams & HI’s are an integral part of FEI Vet exams & HI’s are an integral part of FEI

competition and have important health & competition and have important health & welfare implicationswelfare implications

the scheme of standardisation of HI’s the scheme of standardisation of HI’s emphasises the role of the vet. A thorough emphasises the role of the vet. A thorough knowledge of Art 1011 is therefore esentialknowledge of Art 1011 is therefore esential

they need to be carried out professionally & in they need to be carried out professionally & in the best spirit of cooperation and the best spirit of cooperation and collaborationcollaboration

Vets are facilitators in equestrian sport Vets are facilitators in equestrian sport ensuring that as many horses as possible ensuring that as many horses as possible compete safely throughout an eventcompete safely throughout an event

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