Re: Drugs

Allen Xrealname Linda Eisele (linda@ghostridr.reno.nv.us)
Fri, 1 Nov 1996 10:25:41 -0800 (PST)

Linda, thanks! I'm glad I'm not the only one that finds this topic alittle
confusing. (maybe we are not thinking:))
At 09:18 AM 11/1/96 MST, Linda VanCeylon wrote:
>Hi folks:
>
>DMG is not a drug. It is also called vitamine B13. The only restriction
>by AERC would be "normal substances in abnormal amounts".
>
>Here's the AERC rule.
>
>"13 The integrity Of Endurance Competition requires that the equine is not
>influenced by any drug, medication or veterinary treatment. Endurance
>equines
>must compete entirely on their natural ability. AERC prohibits from
>competition
>equines who contain evidence of the administration of abnormal substances
>or of
>normal substances in abnormal amounts (exogenously administered compounds
>even if normally found endogenously). Since the complete effects of such
>administra- tion cannot be known, the fairness and safety require the
>prohibition of such practices."
>
>
>
>So, what does this mean? Pretty vague, huh? The Veterinary Guidelines are
>more specific. But, I couldn't find a copy on the net. According to this,
>we can't give our horses electrolytes. Right? What's and abnormal amount
>of carbohydrate or fat?
>
>Shall we go on a campaign to clarify this rule? Are we willing to pay the
>extra $50-100 per entry fee to drug test every horse before, after and
>during an event?
>
>Hummm, food (or supplements) for thought.
>
>
>Linda Van Ceylon
>lvanceylon@vines.colostate.edu
>

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