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There is another more subtle problem, a greater potential for an uneven playing 
field in AERC competitions that are FEI co-sanctioned.  Drug-free AERC horses 
may now have to compete with drugged FEI horses for *AERC placings and points*.

Even though the chances of getting tested are slim, most non-FEI riders will 
continue to abide by AERC's drug policy because *if* they get caught, the 
penalties could be substantial.  However, for the FEI competitor, getting caught 
is a glass half full.  Not only are the chances of getting caught small, but 
even if they are caught, they can still get their FEI completions and points so 
they have less incentive to refrain from using painkillers to allow their horses 
to continue to compete.  Every little improvement in placing achieved by a 
drugged FEI horse will be at the expense of all the undrugged horses behind it.


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