Foam, Fear, and False Signals: Why the FEI’s New Ban on Artificial Saliva Matters
This week, the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) announced an emergency ban on artificial foam-producing substances used in horses’ mouths. The new veterinary rule, effective July 1, 2025, prohibits all products that artificially induce or imitate natural foaming, replacing a narrower ban that only targeted marshmallow-like or shaving foam-style products. The emergency resolution follows […] The post Foam, Fear, and False Signals: Why the FEI’s New Ban on Artificial Saliva Matters appeared first on Horses and People.
This week, the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) announced an emergency ban on artificial foam-producing substances used in horses’ mouths. The new veterinary rule, effective July 1, 2025, prohibits all products that artificially induce or imitate natural foaming, replacing a narrower ban that only targeted marshmallow-like or shaving foam-style products. The emergency resolution follows […]
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