The American Quarter Horse Association has Surpass, a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. The AQHA Executive Committee approved the medication during their January meeting to keep in line with the rules of the United States Equestrian Federation Inc., which permitted therapeutic use of Surpass late last year.

Surpass (diclofenac) is a topical cream used for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in horses’ hock, knee, fetlock and pastern joints. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved medication must be administered according to recommendations to ensure compliance with maximum allowable plasma levels