Why the NYRA nasal strip ban?

[Merlinsky]

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...em-oneill-says

It feels like they've given the equivalent of "because we say so" but I'm not seeing the logic. Lasix is okay but nasal strips aren't when the strips reduce risk of bleeding and aren't a form of medication? They ban it in this one jurisdiction because the stewards don't feel like allowing it? The fear of the strips getting wet and coming off doesn't seem to bother any other racing jurisdictions or the International Olympics Committee.

[skyfire]

Exactly: Everybody can use one, benefits the horse, no unfair, undisclosed advantage.

[Danzig]

Hell, oaklawn just allowed cheek pieces...
Seems like nyra is always last to allow things.

[richard]

What are cheek pieces? The nasal strip ban is puzzling.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by richard

What are cheek pieces? The nasal strip ban is puzzling.

Sheepskin that goes on either side of a bridle....sort of a blinker effect from them. Blocks some peripheral vision but not as much as blinkers.

[blackthroatedwind]

Let me say something because this is how these things start....the Stewards said he couldn't wear the nasal strip. Not NYRA. One of the Stewards is a NYRA employee. The other two are not.

I don't have an opinion either way. I just thought maybe I could nip this one in the bud. NYRA did not ban the nasal strip.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by richard

What are cheek pieces?