Concerns emerge over promised clean-up of endurance
Critics say the committee appointed by horse sport's governing body to tackle the sport — which is blighted by doping and fractures — is not sufficiently neutral
Doping
News on all doping scandals and enquiries taking place in equestrian sport
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UAE commits to clean-up of endurance
Concerns about high levels of doping and injuries prompted a round table discussion at the FEI’s headquarters
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No further charges in Al Zarooni case
Godolphin's Moulton Paddocks stable faces no further doping charges after an inquiry concluded Mahmood Al Zarooni operated alone
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Round table called to discuss endurance
Representatives of United Arab Emirates endurance riding will face their main critics, the Swiss Equestrian Federation, in a “round table” convened by International Equestrian Federation (FEI) president Princess Haya
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Sheikh bans steroids in UAE horse sports
Sheikh Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai, has cracked down on steroids in all horse sports in the UAE by criminalising their import, sale, purchase and use — in the wake of the scandals around doping in his racing and endurance interests
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Seven more Godolphin horses test positive
A further seven Godolphin racehorses, including a Classic winner, have tested positive for prohibited substances
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More revelations in endurance steroid scandal
Dubai Equestrian Club axes its sponsorship of Britain’s leading endurance series as the doping record in Sheikh Mohammed’s stables is scrutinised further. And more national federations and a rider join the calls for change
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Guilty racehorse trainer’s endurance links put spotlight on Arab doping record
As the steroids found in Sheikh Mohammed’s racehorses shocked the world, their trainer’s past links with endurance have come into focus
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Al Zarooni lodges appeal against racehorse doping ban
Disgraced racehorse trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has lodged an appeal against his eight-year ban from racing
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Godolphin scandal throws spotlight on endurance
This week, H&H investigates the doping record of Arab endurance nations — and finds that matters have got so bad, there are demands for the International Equestrian Federation to clean up the sport
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Godolphin trainer Al Zarooni banned for eight years
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has been banned from racing for eight years for giving horses in his care steroids
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Godolphin trainer Al Zarooni faces disciplinary hearing over doping
Godolphin trainer Mahmood al Zarooni is to face a disciplinary hearing after horses at his yard tested positive for anabolic steroids
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Riding club demoted after positive bute test
Maidstone and District Riding Club have belatedly become 2012 open showjumping champions, after the elimination of Downshire Riding Club for a positive bute test
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Drug testers will target endurance horses
Endurance is to fall under increased anti-doping scrutiny next year
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List of banned drugs updated for 2013 competition season
The FEI has updated its Equine Prohibited Substance List for 2013. The changes will also be made to the British Equestrian Federation's prohibited drugs list for 2013
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Farrier must attend drugs rehabilitation to keep job
A Derbyshire farrier who was convicted of drugs offences has been warned he faces being struck off if he does not undertake rehabilitation
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FEI celebrates clean London 2012 equestrian games
All human and equine samples that were taken at the London 2012 equestrian competitions have tested as negative
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Saudi riders free to ride at Olympics after bans reduced
Khaled Abdulaziz Al Eid and Abdullah Waleed Sharbatly - whose horses tested positive for prohibited substances - have had their suspensions reduced from eight months to two
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Drug to control Cushing's disease banned under competition rules
Horses that are prescribed the drug pergolide to manage equine Cushing's disease are now banned from competing in all disciplines that have signed up to British anti-doping rules
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Two Saudi showjumpers face Olympic ban
Two top Saudi showjumpers face being barred from the London Olympics after being accused of using a banned drug on their horses
