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Over the years, many types of administration for anabolic steroids have been practiced.
The two most common practices are cycling and stacking. Cycling is to take multiple doses of
steroids over a specific amount of time, then stop administering the steroid for a certain amount
of time, and then start administration again as needed. Stacking is using several different types
of steroids at one time to get maximum effectiveness. This can become a dangerous method if
done incorrectly.
The two most commonly used steroids in horses are Equipoise (Boldenone) and Winstrol
V (Stanozolol). Both of these anabolic steroids are used by humans as well, but are not
favorable because they do not gain strength and mass in a short amount of time. Instead, these
two steroids are known for increasing protein synthesis in the body’s cells, leading to slow and
even weight gain. Equipoise is not named for the prefix ‘equi,’ but for the meaning of the actual
word, meaning balance or equality in distribution. Winstrol V’s advertisement states that it is to
be used for recovery from trauma, surgery, over exertion, parasitism and disease. The product
also states that it promotes appetite, weight gain, stamina, hair coat, growth, tissue healing and
corrects nitrogen imbalance, while not creating unmanageable behavior, aggressive tendencies,
‘studdish’ activity, and impaired reproductive activity. According to an article by Dr. Barbara
Forney, a veterinarian practitioner and author, there is no research evidence that supports
anabolic steroids use as a ‘performance enhancing drug.’
Race Horse Physiology
Horses are known as ‘fight or flight’ animals, and more instinctively known to take flight
in stressful situations. Race horses use flight effects at the start of races caused by the starting
bell or being behind the starting car. When a horse takes flight they release the hormone
commonly known as adrenaline. Adrenaline increases the horse’s heartbeat and the spleen,