Blood rules

Rider eliminated under blood rule at World Cup jumping final

The rule eliminating riders in these circumstances must be upheld for horse welfare reasons, says the FEI, after a rider is ruled out of the final

Latest blood rules update: what you need to know

The FEI has decided against introducing more discretion in blood rules after extensive consultation with national federations

Three horses eliminated under blood rules at European Dressage Championships

A second Swiss horse becomes the third to be eliminated due to blood over the course of the championships

Medal contender loses out on bronze under blood rules

A top medal contender was eliminated under blood rules on the final day of para competition in Gothenburg

World Cup final: Heartbreak for rider disqualified under blood rule

'We're so disappointed' said the rider concerned, while Britain's Carl Hester is in a strong position

Peter Charles: Putting blood in context *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist talks about the current FEI blood rule within the sport

Further disqualifications under blood rules and an official protest in Rio showjumping

Two team riders were disqualified in today's Rio showjumping for misuse of the spurs, while Britain crashed out and one nation made an appeal

Outrage over blood in mouth rule inconsistencies *H&H VIP*

Anna Ross is calling for rules regarding blood in the mouth to be revisited, but the FEI is standing firm

Aachen Europeans dressage: Charlotte Dujardin claims gold while a top contender is eliminated *VIDEO*

Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro successfully defend their European grand prix special crown, but a top rider is eliminated under FEI blood rules

Vote will decide new ‘blood rule’ for international dressage

International dressage’s long-running debate about whether a horse should be eliminated if blood is seen could be drawing to a close

FEI postpones contentious votes on blood rule and dressage committee

The Bureau unanimously agreed to more discussion on blood in dressage tests and who will replace Margot Otto-Crespin, before they are put to the vote

“Blood rule” to be discussed at FEI General Assembly

International dressage is steeling itself for discussion of the "blood rule" at the FEI General Assembly in Rio (11-14 November)

Support for proposed ‘blood’ rules in international dressage

The FEI has moved to clarify rules that may have cost Dutch rider Adelinde Cornelissen a medal at last year’s World Equestrian Games

WEG eventing competitor eliminated for blood in the mouth

French individual rider Karim Florent Laghouag was today eliminated from the eventing competition at the World Equestrian Games after blood was seen in his horses's mouth

Adelinde Cornelissen eliminated from World Equestrian Games

Dutch number two Adelinde Cornelissen is out of WEG after blood was seen in the horse's mouth in the grand prix