PP CJ also contains Stevia which is illegal for USEF/USDF competitions. USEF told me I would have to take my horse off the product seven days prior to competition, which is a pain in the butt.
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PP CJ also contains Stevia which is illegal for USEF/USDF competitions. USEF told me I would have to take my horse off the product seven days prior to competition, which is a pain in the butt.[/QUOTE]
Stevia is not on their pamphlet listing of banned substanced. But, I gather they told you that over the phone? I realise everything is not listed in the pamphlet. Wonder why it’s banned. Stevia - as in the sweetner?
Just was reading up on it - has an interesting history and interesting studies on it showing increased insulin sensitivity in rats, helping to reverse diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
What is the normal amount of food that is feed to a horse of PP?
NorCalDressage, I had no idea Stevia was illegal either. I actually emailed USEF with all the ingredients of PP CJ just to be sure. I actually was suspicious about the Boswellia Serrata extract, so I was very surprised when the answer was Stevia! I have NO clue why it is, but USEF said very clearly that I would have to take my horse off this supplement 7 days prior to any rated show. I wonder if we contacted PP if they would consider changing their sweetner. Maybe they are not aware of the Stevia ban. The way things are going soon water will be a controlled substance, sheesh!!!
Stevia allowed under USEF guidlines
Hi all, this is Jessie from Platinum Performance and I wanted to give you a little peace of mind on the Stevia topic. *We just learned that for a short period of time the USEF was considering Stevia - a natural plant extract that we have used as a flavoring for many years - as a prohibited substance. This decision was made based on some concern that Stevia supplementation could result in a reduction in blood pressure. After a recent scientific review the USEF has concluded that Stevia is allowable for use in horses in competition, as the research shows that a lowering of blood pressure was not a consistent outcome in the available studies and was only noticed after long term high dose supplementation in laboratory animals. Levels many times higher than what is used for flavoring.
Our internal scientists came to the same conclusion after doing their own review.
We appreciate the call from one of our clients that made us aware of this topic.
Thank you again and please feel free to contact us at (800) 553-2400 if you have any questions.
I started my horse on it around 2 weeks ago after my vet and trainer recommended it. Obviously it’ll take a month or so to really see any real results, but my horse has been feeling gradually better under saddle (no existing issues, just maintaining a 16yo jumper!) and his coat is getting better. We started him on Platinum because he was a bit underweight and had a dull coat…just generally looked like he needed a boost. That and some good feed and extra alfalfa has made a visible difference even in this short time period.
Thanks for the reply from Platinum Performance, I am glad to hear that Stevia is not prohibited. BUT I’m concerned since USEF sent me that email stating that it is still prohibited only about 8 days ago. Are we 100% certain on that? Perhaps PP needs to call over to USEF. I will email them again with the new information, but I’m a bit confused.
Confirmation - Stevia Removed as a Prohibited Substance
Our President has been in contact with Dr. Stephen Schumacher, the head USEF staff veterinarian regarding this matter since we were made aware of it on Thursday of this week. Dr. Schumacher officially removed Stevia from the “Not Permitted” list Friday afternoon after conducting a review of the science on the issue.
YAYYAYAYAYAYAY!!! Thank you so much!
