IMPORTANT - Changes to Prohibited Substances List
The World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA) has recently announced a number of changes to the lists of Controlled and Banned substances, relevant to all competing equines.
Riders and all those responsible for the care of horses in and out of competition are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the changes, which have been approved by the FEI Bureau. The new List will come into force on Wednesday 1 January 2014. The changes are summarised as:
- Two new Controlled Medication substances have been added to the List for 2014: Metformin, a potent but legitimate oral anti-diabetic drug with a potential welfare risk; and Levothyroxine, an exogenous thyroid hormone replacement that could enhance performance.
- Adrenocortico-trophic hormone (ACTH), currently classified as a Banned Substance, will be moved to the Controlled Medication section of the 2014 List due to its therapeutic value in equine medicine
- Three previously unlisted substances - Ammonium Chloride injectable, Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) and Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) - will be added to the Banned Substances section of the 2014 List, as they are considered to have a potential for abuse, or to improve athletic performance.
The changes to the FEI Equine Prohibited Substances List are also accessible on the FEI Clean Sport webpage. The FEI Equine Prohibited Substances Database will be amended and the complete 2014 Equine Prohibited Substances List will be made available on the Clean Sport website prior to 1 January 2014. In accordance with FEI Rules, all changes to the List are published 90 days in advance in order to allow National Federations, athletes and veterinarians sufficient time to familiarise themselves with the revised List prior to implementation
The 2014 Prohibited List and a summary of modifications can be found on the UK Anti-Doping website – click here -http://www.ukad.org.uk/news/article/2014-prohibited-list/
If you would like further information about the changes or have any questions, please refer to the UK Anti-Doping website in the first instance - www.ukad.org.uk
Where you should go to view the Prohibited List:
Up until Tuesday 31December 2013 – www.ukad.org.uk/resources/document/the-prohibited-list-2013
From Wednesday 1 January 2014 – http://www.ukad.org.uk/assets/uploads/Files/2013/2014_Prohibited_List.pdf
Information is also hosted on the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) site. Links to both their National and Inter International Equine Anti-Doping pages can be found on the following links:
National Equine Anti-Doping -http://www.bef.co.uk/Information_for_Competitors/National_Equine_Anti_Doping_&_Controlled_Medication.html
International Equine Anti-Doping -http://www.bef.co.uk/Information_for_Competitors/International_Equine_Anti_Doping_&_Controlled_Medication.html