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AQHA Rulebook schreef:

Policy on Controlled Substances and Tail Alteration: AQHA’s policies concerning the administration of controlled substances (drugs) are well-documented as being among the most stringent in the equine industry. AQHA began drug testing at AQHA-approved shows in 1973 and was among the first, if not the first, equine breed association to do so. AQHA and some of its affiliates perform random testing throughout the year. Rule 441 outlines AQHA’s policy concerning the administration of controlled substances. Additionally, AQHA has funded research in an effort to determine techniques for evaluation of altered tails in horses, the results of that were presented to equine veterinarians from the United States in October 1992 at a seminar at Colorado State University entitled, “Techniques for Evaluation of Normal and Altered Tail Function in the Equine Utilizing Physical Examinations and Electrodiagnostics.” Some of these same techniques are still utilized by AQHA in random testing at the three World Championship Shows.
The Association has spent more than $3 million since 1980 to test for evidence of drugs and/or tail alteration in horses competing in AQHA-approved events. Beginning in 1993, American Quarter Horses competing in non AQHA-approved events may also be subject to testing for drugs and evidence of tail alteration.
The AQHA Executive Committee has taken action — including investigation, prosecution, suspension of privileges and/or fines being levied — on all cases where substantial evidence existed of violations of AQHA’s drug and tail alteration rules. Since 1980, 299 people have been fined, suspended or placed on probation for violations
of AQHA’s drug and tail alteration rules. And in 2005, AQHA shows in the United States began collecting a $3 per horse drug testing fee to enhance AQHA’s ability to enforce its controlled substance policy. Since 2005, nearly 1,500 horse have been drug tested.
Humane Treatment: The welfare of American Quarter Horses exhibited in AQHAapproved show events are safeguarded under comprehensive rules 104(a) and 401, that provide for their well-being. The AQHA Executive Committee has taken action — including investigation, prosecution, suspension of privileges and/or fines being levied — on all cases where substantial evidence existed of violations of AQHA’s animal welfare rules. Since 1980, 50 people have been fined, suspended or placed on probation for cruel and inhumane treatment of American Quarter Horses.

Citaat:

Concerning tail testing, AQHA will refer to Rule 441 (h) which states, “For the purpose of this rule, normal tail function is defined as “being able to raise the tail to or above the horizontal plane.” A horse’s inability to raise its tail to or above the horizontal plane in response to a tail test conducted on site by an AQHA-approved veterinarian shall be considered a violation of this rule.”