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New Online Prohibited Substances Database Veterinary Department News The FEI has announced launch of an online FEI prohibited Substances Database for all equestrian events which is now available on www.feicleansport.org. The new database contains the list of all the prohibited substances and provides clear guidance on the substances included in the Equine Prohibited Substances List and came in to effect on 5th April 2010. All involved in equestrian sport, and especially competitors, National Federations, veterinarians, event organisers, officials, managers, coaches and grooms, are responsible for understanding and abiding by the new Regulations. “Today, 5 April, is a landmark day for our sport, the beginning of the Clean Sport Era,” said Alex McLin, FEI Secretary General. “Today marks the culmination of a collective effort by the entire equestrian community to protect the integrity of our sport and the welfare of our horses.” The search engine http:/prohibitedsubstancesdatabase.feicleansport.org/ is a direct link to search for a prohibited substance. The new Equine Anti Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations categorize the medication substances into two types. •Banned Substances Anything prohibited in competition, which has no place in equine sport •Controlled Medication Substances Medication substances that are commonly used in equine medicine but prohibited in competitions Doping and the inappropriate use of normal medication present a serious threat to the welfare of the horse apart from the integrity and reputation of the sport. FEI is making stringent efforts to ensure that everyone understands and adheres to the new regulations and invites those involved in the equine sports to visit the new database as it makes clearer than before what is prohibited under FEI rules. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AS IT NOW PROVIDES FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO YEAR SANCTION FOR THE PROVEN USE OF A BANNED SUBSTANCE. Equestrian sport derives its credibility and public acceptance from the concept of fair play. In order to achieve a clean sport a series of new measures have been incorporated. Revision of Equine Anti-doping & Controlled Medication Rules, revised tougher sanctions, addition of new substances to the Equine Prohibited substances, amendments to the 2010 FEI Veterinary Regulations, introduction of a Athletes Guide, introduction of a Medication Logbook for all horses under FEI rules are some of the prominent ones. The new Regulations set clearer responsibilities for competitors and tougher sanctions for those who violate the rules. Additionally, the FEI has broadened the concept of “Person Responsible” to include a greater focus on support personnel. The goal is to ensure that all participants in equestrian sports who violate the Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations are held accountable.   View Photo 1View Photo 2View Photo 3View Photo 4