Swedes recommend 96-hour withdrawal period for Capsaicin

CAPSAICIN is back in the news this week, with the Swedish Equestrian Federation recommending a 96-hour withdrawal period for the drug.

This comes as the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) tightened its definition of the substance, saying it will in future be considered purely a doping offence and, as such carrying heavy sanction.

Heretofore, capsaicin fell under the heading of a medication. The substance, derived from chilli pepper, came into the spotlight when the horses of five riders — including Denis Lynch — tested positive for it at the Olympics.