Should the use of omeprazole be allowed during equestrian competition?
Madeleine L H CampbellBenjamin W SykesPublished in: Equine veterinary journal (2024)
Based on recent scientific evidence, if horses are being treated with omeprazole outside of competition then treatment on the day of competition should be permitted on welfare grounds. Revision of regulations around the use of omeprazole during competition by governing bodies is necessary to safeguard the ethical use of horses in sport.