What are the origins of the new approach to the FEI Equine Prohibited Substance List?
A. The existing FEI Equine Prohibited Substance List (“the List”) can be found within Annex II of the Veterinary Regulations (11th edition). The approach to date has been to collectively describe categories and cocktails of Prohibited Substances and to name some examples, but not to actually list out the specific substances prohibited by the rules. Experience over time has shown that athletes and their advisers have been confused about exactly what is and what is not prohibited since this category approach is not immediately obvious to non-veterinarians. The FEI Clean Sport Commission (Chaired by Prof Ljungqvist) reported in 2009, and amongst several recommendations, the Commission proposed that a detailed approach be taken to the List. Within the List it was felt that there should be a clear distinction expressed between doping substances and commonly used medications. A list approach is also in line with the FEI Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse and WADA principles.
A. Experience over time has shown that competitors and their advisers have been confused about exactly what is and what is not prohibited. The FEI Clean Sport Commission (Chaired by Prof Ljungqvist) reported back to the FEI in 2009, and amongst several recommendations, the Commission proposed that a detailed approach be taken to the List. Within the List it was felt that there should be a difference expressed between doping substances and commonly used medications. This new approach to the List is in line with the FEI Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse and WADA principles.
