Protocol for application of FEI Veterinary Regulations Art.1004.4 – unnatural foam
30 June 2025The new article 1004.4 of the FEI Veterinary Regulations comes into effect Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
The article states
“1004.4 It is strictly forbidden to use any type of substance/product inside or around the Horse’s mouth and/or tongue that may (i) imitate, induce or cause foaming; and/or (ii) coat or otherwise cover, or partially cover the bit. The prohibition excludes the use of products permitted in the FEI Tack App and the provision of permitted natural treats given in moderation. Contravening this rule will entail a Yellow Warning Card and Elimination.”
The FEI Veterinary Regulations have been updated accordingly.
Article 434 6.5 of the FEI Dressage Rules and Article 8431.4.4 of the FEI Para Dressage Rules stating:
“It is strictly forbidden to use any type of substance (like “marshmallow fluff”, shaving cream etc.) around the Horse’s mouth to imitate foaming; contravening this rule will entail a Yellow Warning Card and Elimination.”
Have been removed the respective rulebooks and the new provision in the FEI Veterinary Regulations will apply across all the FEI disicplines.
A protocol for the application of this rule at FEI events is available on Inside.FEI.org.
An explanatory webinar open to FEI Officials and National Federations took place on Friday, 27 June, and it can be viewed in replay here.