How testing works. Source ESNZ.
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The FEI Board has approved changes to the Equine Prohibited Substances List (EPSL), following recommendations from the FEI List Group. These updates are now published on https://inside.fei.org/, giving National Federations, athletes, and support teams time to review and prepare.ย You will find the list about halfway down this page: https://inside.fei.org/content/anti-doping-rules.
๐๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: The revised EPSL will come into force on 1 January 2026.
๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฆ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐: ESNZ follows the FEIโs Equine Prohibited Substances List for all National competitions. That means these changes apply not only to international riders, but to everyone competing under ESNZ rules.
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โข Some substances have shifted categories (e.g., from Controlled to Banned), and new entries have been added.
โข Veterinary teams, riders, and support crews should begin familiarising themselves with the list now to avoid unintentional violations.
โข Staying informed helps protect horse welfare and ensures fair play across all levels of competition.
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โข Review the updated list.
โข Discuss any implications with your vet or support team.
โข Share this info with fellow riders, grooms, and officialsโespecially those preparing for 2026 events.
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