DIRECTIVE NO.
ALL BREEDS
The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are as follows:
Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules\ Part 1 Administration of Horse Races and Veterinary Care \ Division 4 exercise induced pulmonary
hemorrhage
The following rule has no changes.
EIPH Program Certification – Major Thoroughbred / Major Quarter Horse / Major Standardbred currently states:
No 2-year-old Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, or Standardbred will be eligible for the EIPH Program.
Notice to Industry
NEW CHANGES TO LASIX RULE IMPLEMENTATION
Effective April 1, 2022, horses have to be examined with endoscopy by a Horse Racing Alberta licensed Veterinarian to verify the horse does have pulmonary hemorrhage.
Veterinarians must present EIPH signed forms to the Commission Veterinarian prior to entry day. No forms will be accepted from trainers and will not be accepted on entry day.
Dale Gibson, D.V.M.
Official Veterinarian