Performance-Enhancing Drugs in the Horse World- Where Do We Draw The Line?

From Lasix and pain-masking medications to the pressure to stay competitive, this episode dives into the ethical side of equine sports and why conditioning, horsemanship, and long-term horse welfare should matter more than quick fixes.In this episode I discuss:• The difference between veterinary care and performance enhancement• How drugs can compromise fair competition• Why conditioning matters more than people realize• The “pipe” analogy that changed how I view fitness vs medication• The long-term consequences of pushing horses past their limits• Why protecting the horse should always come firstLinks & Resources:Follow me on Instagram and TikTok at Rfr_rodeo for behind-the-scenes contentalso visit our sponsors Tacktical and Ranch Dress’n using code Rfr_rodeo, Rocket Donkey and Bucked Up using code RachelF10, and Swingin9t using code RachelFenske14If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your rodeo friends! Got a question or topic you'd love to hear about? Send me an email at [email protected] See you next week! Keep those barrels tight and your dreams big!