Usef rule book drugs

Effective today, december 1, 2011, only one of the seven approved nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs nsaids listed by the us equestrian federation in rule gr 410. The usef equine drugs and medication program is driven by this commitment. Horses can compete on pergolide with therapeutic use. Lexington, ky those usef members who wish to receive a 2008 usef rule book now have a choice of formats.

All usef owned events, selection trials, training camps, clinics and activities will be suspended through may 3, 2020 consistent with recommendations by the cdc. The usef board of directors has approved an addition to the rule book regarding vaccination requirements at federationlicensed events. Land rover kentucky threeday event presented by mars. New health and medical insurance benefits for us equestrian members. Org 1 the usef equine drugs and medications rules are driven by a mission to protect equine welfare and to maintain a balance of competition among usefs 28 unique breeds and disciplines, while simultaneously recognizing and accommodating. Usef back to court for drug and medication policy horse. Your quick guide to the usef rules that passedand a few that didnt views. Horse show drug rules for dummies august 3, 2015 in education, equine health regulations by dr.

My horse has been drug tested multiple times over the past several years by usef and theres never been a problem. In this article stephen schumacher, dvm, chief administrator of the usef equine drugs and medications program, explains the changes and tells you how to make sure you stay on the right side of the rules. Kelly giunta, vmd whenever a horse is competing in a horse show or event, it is the owner, rider, and trainers responsibility to know and follow the rules or else risk fines or elimination. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatories nsaids reduce inflammation decreases swelling, control pain analgesic and reduce fever antipyretic excessive use can cause gastric or intestinal ulcers andor kidney or liver damage and reduce clotting ability. Complete 2019 usef rulebook complete 2020 usef rulebook. The united states equestrian federation takes seriously its role as a governing body for equestrian sport and implements programs and policies to protect human and equestrian athletes usef rule changes that were passed by effective date and presented at. Beginning december 1, 2015, all horses entering the grounds of a useflicensed competition must possess documentation of both equine influenza virus and equine herpes virus rhinopneumonitis vaccinations. Usefs lab did not detect any ace in the mares blood. A completed rewrite of chapter 3 of the rule book which deals with competiton licensing. Fei dressage nations cup rules 2020 mark up version. Uniting the equestrian community by ensuring fairness, safety, and enjoyment since 1917.

Watch the land rover kentucky threeday event presented by mars equestrian live on usef network april 2528, 2019. For members who do not participate in usef licensed competitions as. The rulebook represents corporation bylaws, rules and regulations of registration, rules and regulations of racing, rules and regulations of shows, amateur and youth division rules and regulations, horseback riding program rules, and the constitution of aqhya. The emmp and the usef equine drugs and medications program collaborated to align the drug rules of the two programs. Differences between californias medication rules and usef. For purposes of this rule, the designation of person responsible in the incorporated provisions of the fei equine antidoping rules shall refer to the individuals found to be the trainer of the horse as defined by gr404. The petitioners were charged for violating usef rule 410, the antidoping provision for therapeutic substances, which does not follow a zero tolerance policy. This page must also include the classification of the. Can be stacked with above drugs for usef showing if proper documentation filed until december 2011. Your quick guide to the usef rules that passedand a few. On march, usef held a public workshop on the use of depoprovera, or medroxyprogesterone acetate, in competition horses.

These classes are not exempt from the drugs and medications chapter. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book. In order to compete in any jumper classes at licensed competitions as an exhibitor, rider, trainer, or hisher. Im not sure if the medication rules are the same for dressage, though. The stated purpose was to address concerns about the drug s efficacy and safety, and to discuss the possibility of rule changes regarding its use at useflicensed competitions. New usef vaccination rules in place for spring horse competitions. Motivated by its commitment to the welfare of the horse, the usef board of directors voted to amend its therapeutic drug rule and restrict use to a single nsaid beginning december 1, 2011. Divisions jryr, aa, open may be run concurrently as one class. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. These recommendations can be found in the federations drugs and medications guidelines pamphlet and are provided as a link on this website. Us equestrians new learning center with video lessons from many of the top professionals in equestrian sports, usef network, us equestrian magazine, equestrian weekly newsletter, memberperks, safesport training and much more. To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport.

Usefs threshold of enforcement starts at 2 ngml of heps in urine. The usef rule book is designed to delineate boundaries that create an environment for fair and honest competition within which equestrians can enjoy competing safely, with integrity and respect. Understand the usef equine drug testing rules expert how. Got this notice from the california state veterinarians office its important information for anyone showing in california. An eventing competition includes one or more tests from the following branches of equitation. The aqha official handbook of rules and regulations is updated yearly after undergoing careful scrutiny by aqha. It is the competitors responsibility to check the current usef rule book for any changes. Prohibited drugs or medications, but may become obsolete as new and more sensitive procedures are implemented. When the united states equestrian federation usef announced a major rule change about vaccination requirements at usef events last summer, did you nod and. Updated march 22, 2019 the purpose of this pamphlet is to assist exhibitors as well as usef dressage technical delegates, dressage judges and stewards who officiate dressage classes at any federation licensed competition.

Schumacher emphasized that the usef equine drugs and medications rules chapter 4 of the usef rule book are a must read for all members and will help avoid inadvertent. The united states equestrian federation s usef recent drug rules changes allow other persons responsible to be held accountable for drug violations, along with the trainer. Usef checklist of general prize list requirements revised january 20, 2016 general o federation page this page must be printed in its entirety and placed in a conspicuous position in the prize list of each licensed competition. Get familiar with drug and medication rules dressage today. Owners and players are therefore warned that reliance on these guidelines therefore will not serve as a defense to a violation of the uspa drugs and medications rules in the event of a positive test. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. Usef equine drugs and medications program the chances we. Both organizations strive for programs to protect the health and welfare of the equine athlete. Classes at regular or local competitions restricted to breeds or disciplines whose rules are not included in the usef rulebook are classes exempt from per horse fees exempt from the drugs and medications chapter of the rule book. Usef 2017 sponsored by hagyard euine medical institute chapter ev eventing division subchapter ev1 general rules for all eventing competitions ev101 introduction 1. I show in hj and always use previcox instead of bute. Responsible parties are therefore warned that reliance on these guidelines will not serve as a defense to a vio lation of the uspa equine drugs and medications rules in the event of a positive test.

The usef said that, in both natural and synthetic forms, cbd is likely to affect a horses performance due to its reported. Horse exhibitors competing at usef rated shows in 2012 need to be aware of new drug rules starting december 1, 2011. Us equestrian members receive full access to over 2,000 hours of content, including commentary from the top u. Current rules can be found on 60 awards for national classes. Chairman of the usef drug and medications and veterinary committee, who.

Beginning with the 2008 competition year, the entire usef rule book will be available on a convenient usb flash drive commonly known as a memory stick. The usef network features livestreaming and ondemand video from a wide range of exciting equestrian events each year. Positive cbd tests in horses will result in rule violations. No veterinarian should be party to the administration of a drug. Many drugs sound and look alike though can be greatly different uses and actions. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office.

Learn more about us equestrians rules, regulations, and related policies. National governing body for equestrian sport in the united states. Motivated by its commitment to the welfare of the horse, the usef board. The usef regulations for drugs and medications can seem complicated, and changes this year may affect you. Administrator of the equine drugs and medications program its preference for its breed or discipline to be desig nated as or to be part of either a prohibited substance group or a therapeutic substance group. There are important differences between the ca drug rules, and the usef rules, and exhibitors have to follow the most stringent rule. Due to precautionary measures being taken to limit the potential exposure to the covid19 virus, the usdf office will be operating at a more limited capacity, which may result in some delays in response and processing times.

Every competitor should be familiar with the usef drugs and medications program before her horse ever goes down centerline. The drugs and medications rule related to that lawsuit. Fei wbfsh dressage world breeding championship for young horses. The united states equestrian federation usef approved three important new medication rules for show horses, which will be effective on september 1, 2017. This initiative is sponsored by the hagyard equine medical institute. The rules may have changed from the current usef rule book.