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Title: Re: [RC] Relationship between AERC & USEF & Drug Approva

> I am curious if AERC was consulted at all
> about the this policy change.  Endurance is recognized as one of
> the USEF disciplines and AERC is the only endurance
> organization recognized by USEF. If AERC was not consulted
> why not??   Is this relationship only one sided where USEF
> uses AERC competitions, riders, etc. for their endurance discipline? 
> Why would we not be consulted by USEF on something this significant as
> it would seem that USEF would want this kind of feedback IF this drug
> is going to be allowed in USEF endurance competitions?
>  
> I know Heidi and others insist on
> remaining involved and tied to USEF and FEI  to influence but it
> is difficult to "influence" policy when it seems that this
> organization, AERC and the AERC veterinary
> committee,  is not even significant enough to consult with
> on how a drug like this might effect horses in endurance
> competition.
>  
> Does anyone know if any feedback was
> requested from AERC on this issue, if only from how it might effect
> the endurance discipline?

I don't see how adding a particular drug to the USEF allowed list affects endurance, because endurance is not operating per that list:

> DIFFERENT RULES
> FOR DIFFERENT GROUPS
> Most breeds and disciplines that compete under USEF Rules are
> subject to the Therapeutic Substance Provisions (GR410-412).
> The Endurance Discipline is subject to the No Foreign Substance
> Provisions (GR 409). Other breeds and disciplines may choose
> this option, if they wish.
> FEI recognized events are subject to the FEI Veterinary
> Regulations. This is a no foreign substance rule, which includes
> reporting requirements for the treatment of illness and injury.
> Selection trials for FEI recognized international events and other
> events may be subject to a no foreign substance rule as specified
> in the Selection Procedures.

> GR409 Equine
> Drugs and Medications,
> The No Foreign Substance Provisions.
> 1. No horse and/or pony competing in a Breed or Discipline
> designated as (or part of) a
> No Foreign Substance Group is to be shown in any class at a
> competition licensed by the
> Federation if it has been administered in any manner or otherwise
> contained in its tissues,
> body fluids or excreta a prohibited substance as defined in this Rule.
> For purposes of this
> Rule, a prohibited substance shall be as defined by the pertinent
> Regulations and Annexes
> of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI).
> 2. EXHIBITORS, OWNERS, TRAINERS, AND VETERINARIANS ARE CAUTIONED
> AGAINST THE USE OF MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS, TONICS, PASTES, AND
> PRODUCTS OF ANY KIND, THE INGREDIENTS AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF
> WHICH ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY KNOWN, AS MANY OF THEM NO DOUBT CONTAIN
> ONE OR MORE FORBIDDEN SUBSTANCES.

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 Lynn Kinsky, Santa Ynez, CA

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