All equestrians are to practice anti-doping measures and fair medication control to safeguard the health and welfare of equines.

Competitors participating in Equine Canada (EC) and/or Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) competitions should be aware of applicable medication rules, prohibited substances, etc designed to protect the welfare of the horse, human, and the fairness of competition.

 Equine Medication

Detailed equine medication information for both EC-sanctioned competitions and FEI-sanctioned competitions, including rules and a prohibited substance list, can be found here: http://equinecanada.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=40&Itemid=281&lang=en

**Perhaps the most notable change for 2011 in EC-sanctioned competition was the prohibited use of Clenbuterol (Ventipulmin). More info on this particular substance and its ban can be viewed by CLICKING HERE

Human Medication

Humans are not exempt! Detailed information on athlete anti-doping rules, responsibilities, and prohibited substances at EC and/or FEI competitions can be found here: http://equinecanada.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=39&Itemid=280&lang=en

Be sure to also view restrictions on the use of common medications during competition, such as cough and cold medicine. This can be viewed by CLICKING HERE

Drug-testing (equine and/or human) at competitions is governed and organized by the sanctioning competition body (eg. Equine Canada [EC] or Federation Equestre Internationale [FEI]).

In Manitoba, EC-sanctioned competitions at which drug-testing is to take place are selected by EC. Manitoba provides its own drug-testing technicians, who are advised by EC. Current drug-testing fees per horse at EC-sanctioned competition is as follows: