As an eligible NTO at the Olympic Games, we have to study several rule books, Veterinary Regulation is one of them. Since Susan has taught you many principles of stewarding, now let’s start learning rules concerning veterinary. It will mostly be English as everyone here got to be English expert. But please write to me if you have any questions and your translation are warmly welcomed. The FEI Code Of Conduct For The Welfare Of The Horse is always at the foremost place in every FEI rule book. This is the first step towards our successful NTO career. THE FEI CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSEThe Federation Equestre International (FEI) requires all those involved in international equestrian sport to adhere to the FEI’s Code of Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the horse must be paramount and must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial influences. 1. At all stages during the preparation and trainng of competitition horses, welfare must take precedence over all other demands. This includes good horse management, training methods, farriery and tack, and transportation. 2. Horses and competitors must be fit, competent and in good health before they are allowed to compete. This encompasses medication use, surgical procedures that threaten welfare of safety, pregnancy in mares and the misuse of aids. 3. Events must not prejudice horse welfare. This involves paying careful attention to the competition areas, ground surfaces, weather conditions, stabling, site safety and fitness of the horse for onward travel after the event. 4. Every effort must be made to ensure that horses receive proper attention after they have competed and that they are treated humanely when their competition careers are over. This covers proper veterinary care, competition injuries, enthanasia and retirement. 5. The FEI urges all involved with the sport to attain the highest levels of education in their areas of expertise.
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