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>I never have thought the rule was clear. In my way of thinking, the last
>four lines are convoluted. I don't know of any other sport (human or
>equine) which makes the administration of nutrients illegal. Does anyone
>else know of any?
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>So, for now, I guess we'll just have to starve our horses of these
>"intangibles".
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Abnormal amounts of exogenously administered comppunds are illegal in
competition. The key word is abnormal. (BTW, I discussed this policy with
my vet several years ago and he stated that one reason for a rule like this
is to keep "smart people" from masking drugs using mega doses of nutrients
such as B1. He is involved in eventing and says this is a problem in
eventing.)
There is nothing that prohibits use of nutrients or drugs for that matter
during trianing. You can use MSM to relieve inflamation of training, you
can use Cosequin, you can use vit E, C in whatever doses you desire. You
can also use MSM, bute, Adequan or what ever you want after a ride to fight
inflamation. You just can't use them during competition. I also doubt
that 1 gram Vit E or 1 gram Vit C, i.e. "normal doses" would result in an
abnormal blood test.
IMO if you cannot pull your horse off of MSM or DMG or whatever for 72
hours and do a ride then it is unfair to the horse to be in endurance.
Truman
Truman Prevatt
Sarasota, FL