FEI Tribunal issues Final Decision in equine anti-doping case

The FEI Tribunal has issued its Final Decision in an equine anti-doping case involving a Banned Substance.

In this case, the horse Giselle III Parisol (FEI ID 106PY18/POR), ridden by Rafael Dinis Rocha (FEI ID 10046681/POR), and treated by veterinarian Pedro Pinto Bravo (FEI ID 10091271/POR), tested positive for the Banned Substance Nandrolone, following samples taken at the CSIO3* Vilamoura (POR), 16-19 November 2020.

The veterinarian administered a product called Myodine containing the Banned Substance Nandrolone, a substance prohibited at all times for FEI registered horses.

Both the athlete and the veterinarian admitted that they were at fault and had committed the violation, and accepted a six-month reduction of the suspension.

In its Final Decision, the FEI Tribunal imposed an 18-month suspension on the athlete, starting from the date of notification (12 January 2021) until 11 July 2022. The results achieved by the horse and athlete at the event were disqualified and the athlete was also fined CHF 5,000

An 18-month suspension was also imposed on the veterinarian, starting on the date of the notification (9 March 2021) until 8 September 2022. He was also fined CHF 5,000.

The parties can appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) within 21 days of receipt of the decision.

The full Decision is available here.

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