If you are administering a drug that requires a medical release form for a therapeutic reason, anti-histamine for an allergy as an example, does that mean you can show the horse with the drug in its system if you have a release form? I looked through the rules but it’s clear as mud to me.
Best to call USDF if you’re in the US. They are quite helpful.
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Read the USEF drug rules.
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/2Zp2C_YKs4s/2022-equine-drugs-medications
Some medications are permitted with a report form but they still cannot be given within 24 hours of showing. For example, I give my horse Cetirizine twice per day for gnat allergies. If showing on Saturday, I give the last dose Friday morning, I fill out the online form, and I don’t give him any more until the show is over.
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USEF makes and runs the drug program. If you are still confused after reviewing Jump314 link, contact them. As she says, those permitted Rx can be given up to the time cut off before your ride time, as listed. So you may need to skip a dose or depending on your ride times, dose at an odd time within your usual routine
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I did review the rules. It’s not very clear in my opinion. I just spoke with a friend who was giving Pergolide and she was allowed to show with it with a therapeutic use exemption. I’m going to contact USEF.
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It really isn’t very clear. The drugs office is very helpful. Theres a number on the unclear pamphlet.
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If you need a TUE, then you have to get one in advance. If it is a drug that is permitted with the form (plus withdrawal time), then you just fill out the form and submit online in advance. Things like antihistamines are never given a TUE (I asked that question). The USEF D&M team are pretty responsive to email questions.
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A TUE will only be issued for pergolide; no other drugs can get one. The linked document contains an FAQ section on pergolide explaining this:
“Can a TUE be used for other treatments?
No, the use of a TUE can only be requested for pergolide at this time.
The USEF recognizes the benefit of this medication in the treatment
of Cushing’s/PPID-affected horses to normalize the endocrine
feedback mechanisms disrupted by this disease.”
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