“CHAPTER VI SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES
Article 1064 Non-Restricted Supportive Therapies
1. Non-Restricted Supportive Therapies include:
a) static magnetic equipment (e.g. magnetic rugs, magnetic leg, and neck wraps);
b) low frequency pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) machines (e.g. battery-powered magnetic rugs and leg wraps, cytowave);
c) laser therapy using lasers of classes I to III;
d) massage and massage equipment (e.g. equissage);
e) cooling equipment;
f) light-emitting diode (LED) therapy devices;
g) cooling and heating pads;
h) ionic boots;
i) Kinesio-taping; and
j) vibration plates.
2. Non-Restricted Supportive Therapies may be carried out by PRs, additional PRs, and/or Support Personnel. PRs, additional PRs, and/or Support Personnel must only carry out Non-Restricted Supportive Therapies on Horses they are directly responsible for.
3. PRs, additional PRs, and/or Support Personnel must seek specific approval from the VC/VD to carry out any therapies not listed above.
4. The carrying out of Non-Restricted Supportive Therapies and associated equipment are subject to routine checks by the VC/VD, Stewards, and other FEI Officials.
5. The use of PEMF machines is only permitted if their electromagnetic field is below 0.1 Tesla (1000 Gauss).
6. Cooling with ice and water is not permitted if the temperature is below 0°C.
7. Cooling with machines and other cooling equipment is only permitted if the VC/VD can lock the devices so the temperature does not fall below 0°C.
8. It is not permitted to insert ice or cold water into the Horse’s rectum.
9. Non-Restricted Supportive Therapies may be carried out in the Horse’s stable.”
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