Edited Press Release
Equestrian Sport Productions will host the first of seven United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Town Hall meetings which will be held across the country throughout the Spring and Summer of 2013 On March 27. Federation representatives will join prominent industry owners, trainers, and veterinarians to discuss topical issues contributing to unprecedented public scrutiny relating to medication and treatment of performance horses. Media articles have brought focus to both therapeutic techniques and medication practices in racing, and more recently this national media focus has raised a number of questions about medication use in the show arena.
Prompted by reports across all breeds and disciplines confirming inappropriate use of medication for the purpose of gaining advantage in competition in today’s show arena, the USEF leadership, in concert with the USEF Drugs & Medication and USEF Veterinary Committees, is soliciting information from stakeholders. Information gained in these forums will guide industry reform and regulation aimed at insuring the health and well being of the horse in our sport.
Additional USEF Town Hall Meetings will be scheduled in the following locations. Look for updates regarding specific times and locations for these forums.
USEF Town Hall Discussion Topics will include:
All USEF stakeholders are invited to attend these sessions in person. The USEF is also seeking input from interested parties who might not be able to attend in person. Simply respond to the topics outlined above by sending an email to: horsewelfare@usef.org. Your input will be compiled and presented to the Town Hall forums.
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great idea everyone needs the same playing field as everyone else when it comes to using medication be on the same page and work together
Sounds good.
I have no real interest in showing, racing, etc, but wondering why there is a need for medicines and topical issues in racing or showing. I thought that if meds were found in the blood or urine test, they could not perform
IT's about time!