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should be used under medical or veterinary guidance. We will accept retrospective
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letters from your doctor or veterinary surgeon in the case of investigation of
suspicions of doping. However if in the future we believe that there is widespread
contravention of the anti-doping rules then we may start to require proactive
applications for TUEs in common with standard FEI/WADA rules, and start to apply
standard FEI/WADA penalties.
19.1 As a member of FITE, the IHAA upholds the FEI rules on fair play and clean sport for
both human and equine athletes
19.1.1 The rules apply to competitors in IHAA international competitions; but the
spirit of the rules applies to all.
19.2 The IHAA stands with other international sports bodies, including the IOC, FEI and
FITE, in our commitment to fight all forms of cheating that threaten both the integrity and
essence of sport, as well endangering health.
19.2.1 All o ficials and ground crew must apply the IHAA rules consistently for all
competitors, without bias or exceptions. Competitors and support sta f must adhere
to the IHAA rules and Horse Welfare regulations, and act with integrity and respect in
their interactions with other competitors, team personnel, o ficials and ground crew.
19.3 Anti-doping programs seek to preserve what is intrinsically valuable about sport;
o ten referred to as "the spirit of sport".
This “spirit of sport” is the pursuit of human excellence through the dedicated
perfection of each person’s natural talents; celebration of the human spirit, body and
mind, and in equestrianism the talents of the equine athlete too, plus the relationship
between horse and rider. It is re lected in values we find in and through sport,
including:
• Ethics, fair play and honesty
• Health
• Excellence in performance
• Character and education
• Fun and joy
• Teamwork
• Dedication and commitment
• Respect for rules and laws
• Respect for self and other participants
• Courage
• Community and solidarity
Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport.