Michael Thomas Harbuck
130 Anderson Road
Roxboro, North Carolina  27573
773-459-1413

Mr. Duncan Fisher
Tour Director /  Cavalia USA	       or:  145 Pine Haven Shores Rd.  # 1121
5100 Hutchinson Street 1		Shelburne, Vemont   05482
Suite 300-301
Outremont, Quebec H2V 4A9

								The 27th of February,  2011

Dear Mr. Fisher, 

I am sad to inform you, that I have been witness to, this evening, a grave infraction of the professional code of conduct of Cavalia as well as what I personanly expect from those with whom I work with, and more importantly, those who are responsible for the care of the animals which we honour.   

The conduct rules for persons on tour explicitly forbid the use of illicut substances and drugs for  all personel.  This was made clear to me when I was hired as a full time touring employee, being given my own copy of the conditions for employment.  

I am appalled to have coincidentaly personally witnessed the use of marijauna buy a group of Cavalia employees.  This group was made up of both stable employees, and to my great disappointment, a veterinary technician.  

I consider this a flagrant lack of respect and very present danger for the work that these persons 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 a great challenge to not be affected by the knowledge, that as I strive toward a better professional career, as well as achievment with Cavalia, while I work to my best ability, and abide by the rules set before me as my professional responsibility, that there are those who are using illicit drugs.  

Honestly, I am flabbergasted, that Martin, Benoit, Mauricio, Pascale, and two others from Cavalia whose names I am not familiar with, would jepordize their careers and the possible risks to the horses and others with thier use of marijauna.  

You most certainly would not want me to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while driving a motor vehicle belonging to Cavalia, and it is certainly not less important that our animals recieve the same professionalism.  

It would behoove Cavalia to begin a drug testing program for at least certain positions.  I myself have been employee tested for much less responsibility, such as working dangerous construction, and working with aircraft.  

Sincerely, 

Mr. Michael Thomas Harbuck
Stablehand / Driver