The 2020 FEI General Assembly, originally scheduled to be hosted by the National Federation of South Africa, will this year be solemnly devoid of glitzy galas heaped to the rafters with all-you-can-eat shrimp and horse-shaped
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – FEBRUARY 15: General action during the President of the UAE Show Jumping Cup at Al Forsan on February 15, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images for Professional Sports Group)
The Court of Arbitration held a two-day hearing on 12-13 November after the federation appealed the suspension of 24 September
The federation said it has “no choice” but to withdraw its competition licences from the facility
“Now, more than ever, we need to focus on the positives our sport has to offer and celebrate the fantastic ambassadors we have”
The FEI stated that to accept a “simple statement” as proof would undermine the whole anti-doping system and efforts to eradicate doping in the sport
The groom confirmed on the day of the event he had urinated “close to the horse” and inside the trailer on several occasions where grass was stored
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Major feed companies that distribute in the UK have confirmed a number of their products have been affected by contamination with the banned substance zilpaterol
A group of French event riders have added their voices to the debate about prize money in eventing in the form of an open letter to help stimulate discussion. H&H finds out more…
French eventers urge fellow riders and organisers to get involved in a wider discussion on prize money
The decision by the FEI to suspend activites within the UAE across all FEI disciplines in response to rule-breaking in endurance is under the spotlight as lawyers describe the decision as “unprecedented” and appeals are prepared. H&H speaks to lawyers in Europe and Abu Dhabi, as well as a Dubai-based showjumper, about the situation…
ARABIC and European lawyers are taking and considering action against the FEI’s suspension of the UAE federation, describing the decision as “killing the sport”. H&H reported on 1 October that the FEI had fully suspended all activities across any FEI discipline until 31 December, and all national endurance activities until 31 March 2021. This move […]
The FEI has released a host of new rules applying to prize-givings, the media and vets