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p) Draw reins attached between or around the front legs;
q) Side reins (direct from bit to girth or surcingles)
r) Any item or appliance that restricts movement or
circulation of the horse’s tail;
s) Any appliance or equipment, which results in any
bleeding;
t) Any other treatment or conduct deemed by a show
official to be inhumane or abusive.
Nutraceuticals or Herbal Therapies
The onus is on the Owner/Trainer/Handler/Exhibitor, who
decides to administer these types of products to a horse,
to ensure that they are free of any prohibited substance.
Surgical Procedures
A horse cannot compete if it is had any surgical procedure
which could affect the horse’s performance. Exception: for
those surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed
veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of
the horse. If asked, a Veterinary Certificate detailing the
surgery will be required.
Artificial appliances:
a) Artificial appliances are not permitted for use in
approved classes.
b) The following are not prohibited:
i) conventional pads;
ii) therapeutic shoes;
iii) slip on (easy care) horse boots or related footwear;
or
iv) pacemakers or prosthetic eyes, as long as the
owner obtains written permission from the
Association and the resulting authorisation is
noted on the horses registration certificate.
Prohibited Drugs and Foreign Substances:
a) A horse that has had any prohibited foreign substance
or drugs administered internally or externally cannot
compete.
Exception: Acceptable foreign substances listed in
Rule 2.9; drugs as administered under rule 2.8 c);
b) A patch of any type, medicinal or otherwise cannot be
on a horse when that horse is being exhibited;
c) A horse that is injured or taken ill once it has arrived at
the official show venue, or whilst on the ground during
the course of the event, may compete after that horse
has been treated by a veterinarian at that show. The
attending veterinarian must sign a certificate which
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