We recognize that there are numerous over the counter products being sold at tack shops and over the internet that spout certain claims including non-positive test results. However, it is your responsibility to know what the ingredients are of any product given to your horse. In fact, herbal remedies and natural care products may also contain substances that are prohibited from racing.

In addition to any over the counter balms, pastes, syringes and/or supplements, it is required that any prescription drugs be properly labeled. The ORC Administrative Rules, R. 431.1301, section (12), states that a person may not have in his or her possession, on the grounds of a licensed race meeting / race track or at a farm or training facility where horses are stabled, any drug or foreign substance otherwise permitted under state or federal law.

With regard to prescription labeling, the Michigan Office of Racing Commissioner adheres to federal and state laws pertaining to prescription medications. That is, all prescription medications must be labeled by a licensed veterinarian with a professional label that is securely attached. The label must clearly show the all of the following: