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A recent FEI Tribunal case is a reminder to equestrians of the risk of accidental contamination
By Lucy Elder
November 2 2026
The case of a curious horse who failed a drug test after his groom shared a drink with him is a reminder to equestrians of contamination risks posed by everyday items.
Gladiador VV, an 11-year-old gelding, tested positive for caffeine, theophylline and paraxanthine at an endurance competition at Punta del Este in Uruguay in November 2025. He was there with the aim of qualifying for the endurance World Championships but was disqualified owing to the failed test. The FEI Tribunal released its decision on the case on 13 October.
All three substances are classed as controlled medications, which means they have a place in veterinary medicine, but may not be in a horse’s system during a competition. Caffeine is a stimulant and theophylline makes breathing easier, and they can be direct metabolites of each other. Paraxanthine is a mental stimulant and can also be a metabolite of caffeine...
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