Vetrolin wash

[lorilu]

Since I found the answer, now the question becomes, what do YOU use as a linament or cooling wash? Just alcohol and water?

Vetrolin is used a LOT in this area to cut the sweat and cool the horse after a ride. Hot, sweaty, humid Ocala…
Yesterday a friend who competes in COmbined Driving told me it is now illegal, at least at the FEI level, for drivers.
Does anyone know anything about this for dressage competitions?
FOUND THE ANSWER: https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/4157_dm-program-notice-regarding-use-of-liniments

[lorilu]

AND, I found the answer. https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/4157_dm-program-notice-regarding-use-of-liniments

[JB]

@lorilu

Yesterday a friend who competes in COmbined Driving told me it is now illegal, at least at the FEI level, for drivers.

per the article
"provided the products containing these substances are administered only topically and as recommended by the manufacturer, there is no need for restricting their use during competitions under USEF rules. "

and

" One exception is the substance capsaicin and closely related analogues (e.g., Capsicum Oleoresin as found in Equi-Block®.) There were four drug violations associated with the detection of capsaicin in the blood following topical administration at the 2008 Olympic Games. Neither of these substances or other capsaicin derivatives should be used topically in any poultice or liniment within the 7 days preceding competition."

Vetrolin doesn’t contain Capsaicin/Capsicum

[Cat.J95]

Vetrolin . Sorry couldn’t help but laugh. In all seriousness I use vetrolin for hard work outs. If it’s a normal hosing after a ride I will do water and rubbing alcohol. I also scrape the water off as I go.

[lorilu]

SUre, I see that and understand that.
Just wondering what other solutions folks use.
I am not competing right now but this is FLorida, and when I DO start competing, I’ll probably not use it jsut to be on the safe side.

[2DogsFarm]

I use a homebrew:
Equal parts Wintergreen rubbing alcohol & generic Listerine with a glug of witch hazel.
So about a cup each of the first two in a small (1/2 gal?) bucket of cold water.
Sponged on, scraped off.
Special attention to veins on neck & inner thighs.
Bonus: my hands get the liniment & cooling benefits too.

[red_mares]

I have always thought this was silly. If you use a liniment that actually works, you could be banned by USEF. OTH, if you use something that doesn’t do much of anything, you’re good to go.

[JB]

@red_mares

I have always thought this was silly. If you use a liniment that actually works, you could be banned by USEF

But you wouldn’t be punished if you’re topically using the ones that don’t contain capsaicin and related chemicals. Capsaicin/capsicum have been banned for a long time.

Vetrolin won’t test. The article lays that out. Yes, it contains substances that are technically forbidden, but they’re forbidden for any kind of internal use. Topical is fine.

"because of their potential actions on various body systems when administered intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously or orally. "