Equestrian Trainer Gets 22-Month Ban and $10,000 Fine for Possession of Banned Substance

Some wrong decisions can really push the career downwards. Recently, an equestrian trainer named Jeffrey Poole has faced the same. He has been given a suspension for around two years and has also been fined for possession of a banned substance. Poole has been training off and on since 1989. Keeping his past records in consideration, he has not faced any suspensions or fines before. This suspension was given after the drug was found by the investigators on his property.

Several rules and regulations have been laid by the equestrian authorities and they have spoken to all the trainers. There should be no going back from possession of illegal drugs. These are not just harmful to humankind but will adversely affect the horses in more than one way. Jeffrey Poole is already suffering from the consequences of his action.

Equestrian trainer gets suspension for illegal drugs 

Jeffrey Poole, who had no spot in his career in the past, is now suspended for 22 months. The decision is based on his possession of a banned substance. According to the investigation by Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, Poole was accused of having a banned drug named levothyroxine (Thyro-L). With the suspension, he is also fined $10,000 and is asked to pay $8,000 in arbitration costs. The case is serious, as this drug cannot be kept in a racing environment.

Daily Racing Form has posted on their Twitter announcing the suspension of Jeffrey Poole. This case was made public on 13th June 2023 and according to the regulations of banned substance findings, the suspension started from that day.

It was not disclosed by the authorities where Poole had kept the drug. It has been a matter of huge concern when it comes to illegal drugs and substances. The equestrian authorities do not go easy on cases like this.

Equestrian community’s regulations about illegal substances

The drug Levothyroxine which was found under Poole’s possession is a synthetic version of thyroxine. It is basically used for treating hypothyroidism outside of racing. The wrong usage of this drug has been frowned upon. In 2020, a paper was released that stated that it is not medically justifiable to prescribe and dispense this drug on relying upon herd health to horses with normal thyroid function.

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The rules are very clear hence the authorities will not compromise even a bit in these cases. Poole, who started training in 1989 has a record of 3-9-3 from 41 in 2023 but has met his fate after illegal possession of drugs.

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