Kürten B sample tests positive

The FEI has received confirmation that the B sample of Jessica Kürten's horse Castle Forbes Maike yielded a positive test result to the prohibited substance etoricoxib, after being sampled at the CSIO 5* La Baule (FRA) held on 10-13 May 2007, an event in which she had placed first.

This substance is classified as a “Medication Class A” substance under the FEI's Equine Prohibited List, meaning that Ms. Kürten may accept an administrative penalty including disqualification from the event, and a fine.

CAS confirms FEI decision

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued its decision late Friday in the appeal of Julie-Pascale Ruant (BEL) against the FEI Judicial Committee's decision to disqualify and suspend the rider for two months after her horse, Picobello Talent, tested positive to a prohibited substance, flumethasone, at the CSI Young Riders held in Le Touquet (FRA) from 4-7 May 2006. The CAS panel fully confirmed the FEI decision and found the sanction proportionate.