I thought Boswellia was banned in BD

[onemoretime]

As above, Im looking for a joint supplement for my mare just as a preventative and was looking at Kentucky Joint Liquid from Cortaflex but it has Boswellia in and I thought that this was banned under competition rules. Please tell me Im wrong.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I don't think it is

 

[ihatework]

It’s one of those borderline ones.

It’s a nutraceutical which, unlike many, does have some scientific evidence behind it. As such it would technically fall under the generic anti-inflam/analgesic type rule (forgive me I haven’t checked the specifics).

So in the spirit of the rules it probably shouldn’t be used. But that applies to a lot of commonly used supplements

BUT it is not a substance tested for and as such you wouldn’t get caught out by clean sport testing.

Clear as mud?

 

[onemoretime]

Thanks for your reply I Hate Work. I understand what you are saying. It says that its legal for FEI so surely if someone DID get caught they would have to take responsibility wouldn't they?

 

[Nicnac]

BEF points to FEI for Banned Substances and it's not on there. My vet prescribes it (Bozmerix) for my horse and vet is pretty hot on what is/isn't allowed.

 

[Casey76]

Here is the full list

https://inside.fei.org/sites/default/files/2021 Prohibited Substances List.pdf

 

[onemoretime]

Many thanks everyone, it seems to be ok. What do you think about Kentucky Joint supplement?