Facts
The French Equestrian Federation (Fédération Française d'Équitation, FFE) charges respondent M10 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on October 18, 2008, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of betamethasone. Betamethasone is a prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent claims to have used medicine containing the prohibited substance to treat a serious fall from the horse, she has a prescription. There was no intention to enhance sport performance. However the panel considers, from the information in the package of the pharmaceutical drug presented by the respondent, that the stated pathology respondent is suffering doesn't match the therapeutic indications for which the product is obtained.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFE.
2. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
