Ganny Gallop originally scheduled for September 2 & 3, 2017 at Cayuse Creek Ranch is cancelled. Thanks to Bob Coleman and Michelle Bignell for hosting to so many excellent rides at their outstanding location.
2017 Ganny Gallop – Cancelled
2017 Aprilfest Endurance Results
Results are posted for all rides at Aprilfest Endurance:
- Ride n Tie, 10 Km (6 Miles)
- Set Speed Graded, 11 Km (7 Miles)
- Set Speed Graded, 22 Km (14 Miles)
- Set Speed Graded, 10 Km (6 Miles)
- Set Speed Graded, 21 Km (13 Miles)
- Set Speed Graded, 40 Km (25 Miles)
- Endurance, 80 Km (50 Miles)
NOTE: Ride Results become official and are not subject to change – Thirty days after they appear in an official OCTRA publication…unless the OCTRA Secretary is notified in writing of an error, or intentional fraud is proven.
PLEASE remit your Lay Judge Clinic Registration Forms ASAP!
To all potential Lay Judge Clinic Attendees; PLEASE remit your Lay Judge Clinic Registration Forms ASAP! “I can’t feed you if I don’t know you will be there!”
I am away on business (no, not somewhere hot, darn!) Mar.26-Apr.4—-but will be available via e-mail. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions/concerns.
Remember, basic understanding of Veterinary issues is essential—not in-depth, detailed knowledge.
See you Apr.8, Dr. Sarah Tiller
Lay Judge Clinic: References
Some study recommendations for Lay Judge Clinic candidates:
- OCTRA Rulebook NOTE: some amendments pending from Feb. 2018 AGM
- AERC Rulebook and Guidelines for Control Judges,
- By Dr. Art King: “Recognition and Management of Fluid and Electrolyte Changes in Equine Athletes”,
- CODE OF PRACTICE: for the care and handling of Equines. Gov’t Canada: National Farm Animal Care Council. Available from: Equine Canada, (613) 287-1515 or inquiries@equinecanada.ca,
- AAEP Grading system for equine lameness,
- Herd behaviour in horses. (The link is a Google search.) Understand how powerful their instincts are. Helps to understand the ‘buddy-horse’ conundrum,
- know body condition score, horse health check, ( Code of Practice-an invaluable resource )
- recognize early warning signs of :
- Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter (SDF),
- Myopathies–cramps, ‘tying-up’, azoturia, Exertional Rhabdomyolysis,
- Laminitis
- Have a BASIC understanding, NOT necessarily a thorough knowledge of :
- Exercise physiology,
- Anaerobic VS Aerobic metabolism,
- Electrolyte balance/imbalance,
- Dehydration,
- Colic (a very general term) in the horse,
- Vision, they see differently than people do.
Remember, the emphasis of the Lay Judge Clinic is to focus on the health and welfare of the competitive distance horse. A good Lay Judge will be able to recognize what is normal and what is NOT normal in the horse, and make the correct referral to the Veterinarian. A complete and thorough knowledge of all rules and regulations for all of the OCTRA disciplines is not the priority of the upcoming Lay Judge Clinic, but certainly something you can strive to learn on your own. Timing and heart rate parameters are, of course, very important to know.
Should anyone attending the Lay Judge Clinic have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me anytime: sarahtiller@live.com I am here to help and if I don’t know the answer I can advise on where to find it.
Please get those registration forms in!
Good Luck to all and see you April 8th,
Dr. Sarah Tiller 🐎
Lay Judge Clinic Registration Form
Here is a link to the online form for registering for the Lay Judge Clinic arranged by Dr. Sarah Tiller.
Link to Online Registration Form…
More info is available on the OCTRA website, and
on the Dog Sports Centre website…