>The rationale is if the substances
>work as advertised then they are forbidden because they are being given to
>gain an advantage. My own take would be that Adequan, DMG, MSM, yucca etc.
>are all forbidden according to the AERC's rule on no foreign substances.
Just a note.
Adequan(R) is a brand name for a substance that is naturally occurring in the
normal mammalian body.
MSM and yucca do not normally occur in our bodies.
Adequan(R) cannot mask an injury, it can only be used as a treatment or
preventative.
MSM and yucca both have pain-releiving properties and are used as such.
In my opinion, if a medication is given to prevent injury or promote healing
between rides, then it should be allowed, but ANYTHING given to cause any
effect that might in any way enable the horse to perform better should not be
allowed, whether it tests or not.
I could write on this subject for hours, but I would very quickly wear out my
soapbox.
Mike
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