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Four-Year Ban for Drug Use Confirmed in 2024 Doping Report

Four-Year Ban for Drug Use Confirmed in 2024 Doping Report

The recently released 2024 annual report from the Dutch Doping Authority has confirmed that Dutch showjumper Bart Bles is serving a four-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine during the 2022 Dutch Showjumping Championships. At the time, Bles had secured silver aboard El Rocco, but was disqualified shortly after the

Veterinarian Sanctioned for Possession of Banned Substance

Veterinarian Sanctioned for Possession of Banned Substance

A veterinarian has accepted a four-month suspension and a $4,165 fine after investigators discovered a banned substance in his veterinary vehicle during a compliance search at the Thoroughbred Training Center in Lexington, Kentucky. On October 3, 2024, regulators from the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) and the Kentucky

Rider Suspended for Improper Handling of Horses

Rider Suspended for Improper Handling of Horses

A northern European federation’s disciplinary committee has issued a four-month suspension to a rider for improper handling of horses. The decision, follows a formal complaint supported by multiple eyewitness testimonies regarding several incidents observed in December 2024 and January 2025. The suspension, effective immediately, prohibits the individual from participating

The license to practise medicine revoked for Doctor prescribing narcotics to family horses

The license to practise medicine revoked for Doctor prescribing narcotics to family horses

A doctor in southern Sweden has had their medical license revoked, according to a decision by the Health and Social Care Responsibility Board (HSAN).

Portugal’s Dancing Horses Recognized by UNESCO

Portugal’s Dancing Horses Recognized by UNESCO

Portuguese Equestrian Art has been designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Michèle George grabs 'Performance of the Year' title

Michèle George grabs 'Performance of the Year' title

Michèle George was honoured at the Equigala, the annual gala evening celebrating Belgian equestrian sports. The double Paralympic dressage champion received the evening's top award.

Disciplinary action against US eventer

Disciplinary action against US eventer

The International Equestrian Federation [FEI] has launched disciplinary action against USA Eventing athlete Andrew McConnon over allegations of horse abuse involving multiple horses over a long period.