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					Originally Posted by booner
					
				 How much difference is there?  I see how the vet can stratch a horse; he is right there looking at it.  How (and what reasons) would a steward stratch a horse? | 
	
 There a lot of reasons, owner, trainer not licensed, foal papers not on file, wrong shoes, ownership disputes, late to paddock, late shipping, etc.