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161.12 In Protests involving veterinary matters during Events the President of the Veterinary
Commission or the Veterinary Delegate at an Event may provide advice to the Ground Jury.

161.13 The Ground Jury may request the advice and assistance of a representative of the FEI in
order to ensure the correct Protest procedures, as set out in this Article 163, are complied
with.

Jurisdiction
161.14 Where one party asserts that the Ground Jury does not have jurisdiction and/or the Ground
Jury itself questions its jurisdiction, the Ground Jury must consider the arguments for and
against jurisdiction and render a Decision on jurisdiction prior to considering the merits of
the Protest. If the Ground Jury decides that it does not have jurisdiction, it shall not proceed
to consider or comment on the merits of the Protest.

Use of Video Evidence
161.15 The use of all technical assistance available including, but not limited to, official video-
recordings (an official video recording is considered to be a recording made by a broadcast
network or a video company hired by the OC, except where specified otherwise in the
relevant Sports Rules) is permitted to assist Officials in carrying out their responsibilities
under FEI rules.

161.16 For a video recording to be accepted under FEI Rules for purposes of a Protest, it must be
presented within the required time period as set out in Article 161.3 above.

161.17 If the Ground Jury relies on video evidence to alter the outcome of any Competition after
the results have been communicated, such video recording must contain irrefutable evidence
that the original ruling or Decision was incorrect. The use of video shall always be within the
confines of the applicable rules and must never by its usage alter the Rules currently in
effect.

Communication of Decision
161.18 Where possible, Decisions must be notified in writing to the parties concerned.

Appeal
161.19 Decisions of the Ground Jury arising from a Protest may be appealed to the FEI Tribunal
according to the process set out in Article 162.3. Decisions covered by Article 161.2 are final
and may not be appealed to the FEI Tribunal.

Article 162 - Appeals
General Principles
162.1 An Appeal may be lodged by any person or body with a legitimate interest against any
Decision made by any person or body authorised under the Statutes, GRs or Sport Rules,
provided it is admissible (see Article 162.2 below):
(a) With the FEI Tribunal against Decisions of the Ground Jury or any other person or
body.
(b) With the CAS against Decisions by the FEI Tribunal. The person or body lodging
such Appeal shall inform the FEI Legal Department.

Admissibility of Appeals
162.2 An Appeal is not admissible:

(a) Against Decisions by the Ground Jury in cases covered by Article 161.2;
(b) Against Decisions made by the FEI Tribunal on Appeals arising from Decisions made
by the Ground Jury.

Process for Filing an Appeal against a Ground Jury Decision
162.3 Appeals to the FEI Tribunal against a decision of the Ground Jury arising from a Protest must
be in writing, signed and accompanied by supporting evidence in writing or by the presence
of one or more witnesses and must reach the FEI Tribunal no later than fourteen (14) days
after the end of the Event.

162.4 A deposit to the FEI of the equivalent of CHF 500 must be paid in order for the Appeal to be
admissible.

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