tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646409548072100630.post227850098723153864..comments2023-09-06T06:51:52.593-07:00Comments on Rants, Raves & Rambles under the Midnight Sun: The cost of being short sightedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646409548072100630.post-24025487438969521812007-10-23T13:37:00.000-07:002007-10-23T13:37:00.000-07:00Yes, best person for the job, as you say, is criti...Yes, best person for the job, as you say, is critically important.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, however, you have to accept the ONLY person for the job.<BR/><BR/>That was my point-we may all need whatever vet is available the fastest during an emergency. Sometimes (such as a colic for example) even a few hours delay can be a death sentence. <BR/><BR/>Each of our local vets have areas where they seem to be especially talented and tend to get superior results. I keep this in mind when chosing which number to call, as I will want who is best for my horse, regardless of other considerations.suvalleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04316030974664854662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646409548072100630.post-75971767846216430172007-10-22T21:34:00.000-07:002007-10-22T21:34:00.000-07:00Aah, the value of a good vet, worth their weight i...Aah, the value of a good vet, worth their weight in gold? Well, yes, when your horse is down and you know only one of the few are are going to make a barn call!<BR/>It's best to set aside personalities when there is less vets in your area then fingers on half your hand.<BR/> <BR/>I expect a vet to be factual about my horses condition even if it errors on the negative side...at least I can be prepared. Cost? I guess thats something you have to swallow if it means getting the best person for the job (and facility).<BR/>Most vets risk their lives dealing with poorly trained horses, unprepared owners, and nasty conditions (being it weather or the living situation of the animal). How do you figure the value on that? <BR/><BR/>I believe Farriers are subject to some of the same. I actually heard a horse owner tell his farrier that it was the farriers job to train the horse to stand to be shod/trimmed.<BR/>Think he would be saying that to his vet when his horse is bleeding all over the place?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190747914292141709noreply@blogger.com