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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 more than 50 years. The program utilizes veterinarians and technicians around the country to collect blood and urine samples from horses competing at USEF events. 

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

2024 Equine Drugs and Medications Guidelines

Guidelines for Drugs and Medications

Medication Report Form - Electronic

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

Medication Report Form - Paper

PDF of Medication Report Form

Drugs & Medications Penalty Guidelines

The Drugs & Medications Penalty Guidelines (“Guidelines”) have been prepared to inform the Federation membership of the types and ranges of penalties that have been imposed for rule violations based on the categories below. These Guidelines also assist the Hearing Committee Panels in the imposition of consistent and efficient penalties.

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.

Barcode Lookup

Online tool to search sample test results

2023 USEF Tested Competitions

USEF Competitions Tested in 2023

Pergolide Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Status FAQ Sheet

Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Status for Pergolide Administration Effective December 1, 2018

NSAID Questions and Answers

Motivated by its commitment to the welfare of the horse, USEF leadership took action effective December 1, 2011, by restricting use to a single NSAID. This document provides guidance to remaining complaint with the rules.

NSAIDs and Your Horse

Learn how NSAIDs affect our horses and what your responsibility is, as a rider, owner, or trainer, regarding the USEF NSAID rules.

MPA Resources

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