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Drugs & Medications

The Equine Drugs and Medications Program has worked to protect the welfare of equine athletes and ensure the balance of competition for nearly 50 years. The program utilizes veterinarians and technicians around the country to collect blood and urine samples from horses competing at USEF events. What makes the Equine Drugs and Medications Program truly unique is the comprehensive nature of our program in maintaining all three important components necessary for successful drug testing: the collection of samples, the analysis of samples, and ongoing research to stay current in the enforcement of medication rules.

The USEF strongly encourages its members to review the current Drugs and Medications Rule and to be aware of the published recommendations for treating a horse in competition. These recommendations can be found in the Federation’s Drugs and Medications Guidelines pamphlet and are provided as a link on this website. If you have questions not answered in the pamphlet please contact the Equine Drugs and Medications Program.

Drug Questions?
Email [email protected] or Call 800-633-2472

Forms and Publications

Competition Biosecurity

Helpful information for Competition Organizers regarding Biosecurity at Competitions

2023 USEF Tested Competitions

USEF Competitions Tested in 2023

Equine Disease Communication Center

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) is an industry-driven initiative which works to protect horses and the horse industry from the threat of infectious diseases in North America. The communication system is designed to seek and report real time information about diseases similar to how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerts the human population about diseases in people.

Biosecurity Measures For Horses at Home and at Competitions

This pamphlet outlines procedures that can be easily used by horseshow management, owners, horse caregivers and trainers to achieve the goals of proper biosecurity principles.

Rule GR844 Equine Vaccination

2017 Equine Vaccination Rule found in Chapter 8, GR844 of the Federation's Rules.

Equine Vaccination Record

This form may be used for documenting Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations as defined in USEF GR844.

Temperature Log

Temperature Log

2022 Equine Drugs and Medications Guidelines

Guidelines for Drugs and Medications

Drugs and Medications FAQ

In keeping with United States Equestrian Federation’s vision, the purpose of the Equine Drugs and Medications Program is to promote safe competition, protect the fairness of competition and protect our most valued partner, the horse.

Medication Report Form - Electronic

Online tool for submitting medication report forms for the United States Equestrian Federation

MPA Resources

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