FEI Rules on 2016 Prohibited Substance Cases
Edited Press Release
March 26, 2017
An endurance rider received a 30-month suspension while a para-equestrian’s provisional suspension was lifted.
An endurance rider received a 30-month suspension while a para-equestrian’s provisional suspension was lifted.
Some veterinarians use this synthetic progestin in an attempt to suppress estrus and related behaviors in mares.
The University of Illinois Analytical Forensic Testing Laboratory performs drug testing for the Illinois Racing Board.
Conference attendees will discuss what is and isn’t working in racing regulation.
Three former regulators will comprise the independent panel that will certify compliance with key integrity standards.
Ohio’s racing commission will review medications, out-of-competition drug testing, and RMTC and ARCI recommendations.
The RMTC urged racing authorities to adopt the rules approved by the Association of Racing Commissioners International.
Scientists in Hong Kong validated a “dilute-and-shoot” test that can check for more than 40 difficult-to-detect drugs.
The adjustment means minor infractions aren’t treated on par with serious violations in determining extra penalties.
The board voted to create a regulatory compliance program, setting minimum integrity standards based on the Model Rules.
Focus groups and a survey revealed industry support for a centralized rule making entity for racehorse medication rules.
The recommendations from the RMTC and NTRA are designed to encourage the use of best practices at racetracks.
Work with your vet to find the best options for your horse that are within your breed or show association’s drug rules.
Updates include a January 2019 deadline for total compliance with the National Uniform Medication Program.
Houkoumi G tested positive for O-desmethyltramadol after finishing third in an endurance ride in September.
This means back-to-back clean Paralympic games (London 2012 and Rio 2016) for para-equestrian participants.
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