Kürten appeals, but suspension ‘likely’ to go ahead

JESSICA KÜRTEN yesterday filed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the two-month suspension imposed by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) as a result of the banned medication found in the horse Castle Forbes Maike.

However, it may have come too late to halt the suspension, which is due to commence tomorrow, according to the FEI.

“As of Saturday, June 7th, Ms Kürten is suspended, but she has to apply for a provisional measure from CAS to lift the suspension,” said FEI communications manager Malina Gueorguiev yesterday evening.