Michael Thomas Harbuck
Stablehand 
Cavalia USA	      		 or:  145 Pine Haven Shores Rd.  # 1121
5100 Hutchinson Street 1		Shelburne, Vemont   05482
Suite 300-301
Outremont, Quebec H2V 4A9

Ms. Pascale Berube
Veterinary Technician

								The 27th of February,  2011

Dear Ms. Berube, 

It is to my greatest disappointment that you have been seen using illicit recreational drugs during your employment at Cavalia.  Although the use of such drugs offsite and on your own time, it should be considered a serious breach of your professional conduct considering the responsibility which you carry in your position.  

The ramifications if there were to be any type of accidents to either person or animal are greatly exacerbated if it is found that use of drugs where involved in any manner or form.  The Cavalia code of conduct is clear upon the matter, that there is to be no use of drugs as an employee.  

This should be considered a flagrant lack of respect and very present danger for the work that you perform.  Although I must respect the legal law which governs this state, which does not enforce a strong penalty for this so-called recreational drug, it's use by those who administer care and treatment to our horses cannot be tolerated.  The danger which this brings is a very great one indeed.  Injuries as well as economic damages are very likely when the use of drugs are involved, especially by persons in such responsible positions. 

It is obvious, that experimentation with illigal and or illicit drugs is becoming more and more accepted in many of the world's societies.  Adolecence is the usual time period when this type of behaviour manifests itself.  Some realise that their actions are detrimental to thier personal health, wealfare, as well as the wealfare of others , while others are not so lucky, and are caught in a viscious cycle of both mental and physical addiction for thier entire lives.    

Can it be considered fair practice for one individual to be allowed to use drugs during employment, while others adhere to the rules and are responsible?

Please feel free to speak to someone if you want or require any type of help regarding this matter.  Please also understand, that your personal choices are respected, however, your professional liabilities are what are most important while you are employed as an animal professional.

Sincerely,