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. 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 board of directors has approved an addition to the rule book regarding vaccination requirements at federationlicensed events. The rules may have changed from the current usef 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.
An eventing competition includes one or more tests from the following branches of equitation. 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 equine drugs and medication program is driven by this commitment. This initiative is sponsored by the hagyard equine medical institute. Get familiar with drug and medication rules dressage today. 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.
Your quick guide to the usef rules that passedand a few that didnt views. Horse exhibitors competing at usef rated shows in 2012 need to be aware of new drug rules starting december 1, 2011. Fei dressage nations cup rules 2020 mark up version. 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 network features livestreaming and ondemand video from a wide range of exciting equestrian events each year. These recommendations can be found in the federations drugs and medications guidelines pamphlet and are provided as a link on this website. 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. 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. For members who do not participate in usef licensed competitions as. To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport. National governing body for equestrian sport in the united states.
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. Current rules can be found on 60 awards for national classes. 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. Every competitor should be familiar with the usef drugs and medications program before her horse ever goes down centerline. Understand the usef equine drug testing rules expert how. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. Usef equine drugs and medications program the chances we. Your quick guide to the usef rules that passedand a few. I show in hj and always use previcox instead of bute. This page must also include the classification of the. New usef vaccination rules in place for spring horse competitions. Us equestrian members receive full access to over 2,000 hours of content, including commentary from the top u. 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.
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. No veterinarian should be party to the administration of a drug. The petitioners were charged for violating usef rule 410, the antidoping provision for therapeutic substances, which does not follow a zero tolerance policy. Fei wbfsh dressage world breeding championship for young horses. 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. The emmp and the usef equine drugs and medications program collaborated to align the drug rules of the two programs. 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. Got this notice from the california state veterinarians office its important information for anyone showing in california. 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. The drugs and medications rule related to that lawsuit. 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. Usef back to court for drug and medication policy horse.
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. These classes are not exempt from the drugs and medications chapter. The aqha official handbook of rules and regulations is updated yearly after undergoing careful scrutiny by aqha. 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. My horse has been drug tested multiple times over the past several years by usef and theres never been a problem.
Complete 2019 usef rulebook complete 2020 usef rulebook. Horse show drug rules for dummies august 3, 2015 in education, equine health regulations by dr. Lexington, ky those usef members who wish to receive a 2008 usef rule book now have a choice of formats. On march, usef held a public workshop on the use of depoprovera, or medroxyprogesterone acetate, in competition horses. Watch the land rover kentucky threeday event presented by mars equestrian live on usef network april 2528, 2019. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office. New health and medical insurance benefits for us equestrian members. In order to compete in any jumper classes at licensed competitions as an exhibitor, rider, trainer, or hisher. Chairman of the usef drug and medications and veterinary committee, who. Learn more about us equestrians rules, regulations, and related policies. The united states equestrian federation usef approved three important new medication rules for show horses, which will be effective on september 1, 2017. A completed rewrite of chapter 3 of the rule book which deals with competiton licensing. Usefs lab did not detect any ace in the mares blood. There are important differences between the ca drug rules, and the usef rules, and exhibitors have to follow the most stringent rule.
The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. Usefs threshold of enforcement starts at 2 ngml of heps in urine. Differences between californias medication rules and usef. Uniting the equestrian community by ensuring fairness, safety, and enjoyment since 1917. The usef regulations for drugs and medications can seem complicated, and changes this year may affect you.
When the united states equestrian federation usef announced a major rule change about vaccination requirements at usef events last summer, did you nod and. Positive cbd tests in horses will result in rule violations. 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. 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. 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. Land rover kentucky threeday event presented by mars. Can be stacked with above drugs for usef showing if proper documentation filed until december 2011. 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. Horses can compete on pergolide with therapeutic use. Both organizations strive for programs to protect the health and welfare of the equine athlete. The usef said that, in both natural and synthetic forms, cbd is likely to affect a horses performance due to its reported. Many drugs sound and look alike though can be greatly different uses and actions. Prohibited drugs or medications, but may become obsolete as new and more sensitive procedures are implemented.