In modern equestrian sports, it is long past being only about talent and training. At least as important is confidence in one’s own decisions and in the products we use for our horses every day. Especially in competitive sports, where clear regulations apply, safety is not an added bonus, but the foundation.
This is exactly where Hestevard comes in.
The FFPS TESTED seal is not just a label. It indicates that a product has been independently tested for naturally occurring prohibited substances before being brought to market. Analyses are carried out in internationally recognized laboratories, including those recommended within the BETA system. Testing includes, among other things, substances such as caffeine or morphine, which are not permitted in competition.
Furthermore, every batch is only released once a corresponding certificate of analysis is available.
The BETA system already provides a solid foundation for risk minimization. It works with proven processes, risk assessment, and HACCP principles. At the same time, it is primarily based on system controls and random sampling, not on the testing of every single production batch.
In the zero-tolerance environment of competitive sports, this is a crucial point.
That is why Hestevard consciously takes it a step further. Instead of relying solely on process controls, every finished batch is tested before delivery. Not just the raw materials, but the final product.
This allows risks resulting from natural fluctuations in raw materials or potential cross-contamination to be controlled much better. After all, such influences can never be completely excluded, despite all precautions.
Naturally occurring prohibited substances are not necessarily the result of intentional addition. They can, for example, be naturally present in certain raw materials or introduced unintentionally during transport or storage.
This is precisely why the additional testing of every batch is so important. It creates more transparency, improves traceability, and ensures a consistently high level of safety.
Manufacturing itself also follows the highest standards. All Hestevard products are produced in EU-approved facilities. This means seamless control of ingredients as well as comprehensive quality assurance along the entire production process.
For riders and trainers, this creates exactly what counts in sports: Trust.
Hestevard consciously invests in its own batch testing, thereby supplementing the existing systems of its production partners. The goal is not to repeat processes, but to meaningfully extend them – for the highest possible level of safety.
Because in competitive sports, it is often the small details that make the difference. And when there is clarity, trust comes naturally.
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