Ban to "withhold water from a horse" Furosemide banned also??

[Thomass]

So a proposed new rule banning 'withholding water from a horse"

my understanding is Furosemide is still allowed here in the training of horses...just as it is widely used in Australia by the likes of Waller

How can NZTR rationalise speaking of their commitment to 'horse welfare' while allowing the rapid dehydrating of horses in training? 

HKJC have long since banned the use of F in training as punters became aware some were using and some weren't...which in turn screwed training analysis

it should also be banned here

"3. EQUINE WELFARE. It is never acceptable to stop a horse from having water, unless a veterinarian has specifically told you to do so. This behaviour should be dealt with seriously.

While Rule 1402(1) generally requires that a horse’s needs are met, deliberately not giving a horse water is considered a much more serious matter and should be clearly banned by the Rules. NZTR proposes that Rule 1402(2) be amended as follows: 1402 (2) Without limiting sub-Rule (1) of this Rule, each person to whom this Rule applies in respect of a horse must: (a) ensure that the horse receives, as soon as is reasonably practicable, husbandry or treatment that alleviates any deficiencies in nutrition or provisions or unreasonable or unnecessary pain or distress being suffered by the horse; (b) not withhold water from the horse to the detriment of its health, welfare or safety

[Chief Stipe]

7 minutes ago, Thomass said:

my understanding is Furosemide is still allowed here in the training of horses...just as it is widely used in Australia by the likes of Waller

How can NZTR rationalise speaking of their commitment to 'horse welfare' while allowing the rapid dehydrating of horses in training? 

You're an idiot.  The rule is about the withholding of water.  So if a horse is dehydrated after being given a preventative medicine then it would be an offence to not give it water.  Of course you could argue that if you were truly interested in the welfare of a horse you would allow Furosemide because it is effective in preventing EIPH (Exercise Induced Pulmonary Haemorrhage.

But no you don't raise that but focus on how it isn't fair to punters - oh the hypocrisy!