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Re: [RC] FEI and bute - Truman Prevatt

terre wrote:
Once again, you have to remember that FEI is "multi-discipline" and Endurance is a very small blip on their radar compared to Dressage, Jumping, Eventing, etc.  THESE are the disciplines that want to be allowed to use drugs, and FEI is responding to THEM.  It is my understanding that USEF allows them; hence the advice that the "push" for this came from the US.

I have it on good authority (private, with no permission to share) that this applies to all disciplines.  FEI had a similar rule allowing drugs earlier, which was removed in the late 80s or early 90s. At the time of Endurance entering FEI we applied for an received an exemption to the rule so that we could remain drug free.  I would imagine we will be asking for that again.

terre
  
Bottom line is now the FEI allows bute to be used within 24 hours of any FEI event. I in good conscience cannot support any organization that supports or has any affiliation with the FEI with such a doping rule. I do not believe in running doped horses. I am sure the majority of the AERC members feel the same way.

There is no reason to believe other than utter speculation that the FEI will exempt any discipline. There is some reason to believe given the funding for FEI endurance that comes from the UAE that they won't.

However, being a reasonable person I am willing to wait and see. Keep in tough if the waiver comes through let us know. I it doesn't, how do you propose we proceed?

Truman

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