The FEI General Assembly voted November 19th in favour of new Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations in an effort in theory to ensure the welfare of the horse and guarantee a fair playing field. A series of far reaching recommendations - part of the Clean Sport Campaign led by the Ljungqvist and Stevens Commissions - were also adopted by a majority amongst the 105 National Federations represented in Copenhagen.

Delegates also approved in a close vote a new Prohibited Substances List itemising more than 1000 substances not allowed in competition. The adoption of the so-called "Progressive List" now permits in-competition use of a number of medications previously banned including phenylbutazone.

Voting Facts and Figures:

Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations: 95 in favour, 5 against
105 NFs represented (101 participated, 100 valid, 1 abstention)

Commissions Recommendations: 90 in favour, 8 against
103 NFs represented (100 participated, 99 valid, 1 abstention)

Lists of Prohibited Substances: 53 in favour of Progressive List, 48 in favour of other List
105 NFs represented (102 participated, 101 valid, 1 abstention)

FEI Veterinary Regulations: 86 in favour, 9 against
105 NFs represented (102 participated, 95 valid, 7 abstentions)