Figures for 2007
• 33 cases (not including “Fast Track”) processed by the Tribunal (from 2007 and earlier years)
• Only 4 cases, recently submitted to or hears by, are currently with Tribunal awaiting issuance of decisions
• 11 hearings (5 – in person; 6 – by conference calls)
• 4 appeals to CAS (2 withdrawn; one decided in favour of FEI; one pending)

Cases from the 2007 Events
38 cases opened (including “Fast Track”) to date (32 processed and 6 being processed by Legal Department)

Out of the 32 processed:
26 decisions issued
3 decisions in draft to be issued shortly
2 dropped by investigative body
1 with Tribunal

The total average time of process of cases, which involves the samples analysis, the evaluation of the case and gathering evidence as well as the decision making process is still too long and needs to be looked at in its entirety in order to ensure timely processing of cases.

The following trends in relation to sanctions can be noted:
• Gradual increase of average sanctions
• New sanctions better aligned with WADA
• Multiplicity of factors affecting sanctions including type of substances, explanations, legitimacy of original treatment, timing of treatment, degree of negligence, level of event, experience of rider, previous record, cooperation in investigation and many other factors
• Consistency among Tribunal panels must be improved

Were identified as goals for 2008:
• Improving consistency among Panels
• Consistent communication regarding cases
• Education of the persons responsible
• Possible short process for Olympic Games and FEI World Equestrian Games