Equine vets, trainers and officials still puzzled on bute debate
Should bute be given to a horse in competition? National equestrian federations are still scratching their heads after two-day FEI conference
Copenhagen
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Debate on the use of bute in horse sport set for mid-August
A global debate on the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as bute in competition has been scheduled for 16-17 August
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America halves the amount of bute to be allowed in equestrian sport
The US Equestrian Federation (USEF) has halved the amount of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) permitted in competition horses
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FEI to launch global consultation on the use of NSAIDs in horse sport
Horse riders, owners, vets and trainers from around the world are to be involved in a global debate on the use of drugs such as bute in horse sport
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Horse riders and owners offered training on new anti-doping rules
The British Equestrian Federation is running educational days until the end of April to give owners and riders advice on the so-called “clean sport” rules for FEI competitions
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Worldwide support for delayed return of bute in horse sport
Equestrians nations, vets and welfare organisations from around the world have welcomed “time out” on the bute row
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FEI gives in to pressure on bute issue and suggests further delay
Bute may not be allowed in competition for another year, following moves by the International Equestrian Federation to quell the row threatening to split the world of horse sport
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Equestrian nations worldwide back delay on new bute regulations
Countries from around the world have welcomed the delay on new drug rules for horse sport, but warn the plans to allow bute in competition need modification
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FEI backtracks over bute and delays rule implementation to 5 April
In the face of mounting criticism and embarrassment, the FEI has delayed the implementation of new rules allowing painkillers to be used on horses during competition until next April
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Badminton Horse Trials 'very unhappy' that bute is allowed
The director of Badminton Horse Trials has written to FEI president Princess Haya urging her to “do whatever is necessary to change" the decision to allow NSAIDs in competition
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Senior vets demand Princess Haya reopens 'bute debate'
Senior vets from around the world have written to the FEI president saying the decision to allow medication in competition will lead to abuse of horses that are unfit to compete
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British vets say bute in competition will lead to 'catastrophic injuries'
The British Equine Veterinary Association is the latest to wade into the row on bute, saying the FEI's decision is an “extremely cocerning and retrograde step for horse welfare”
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Aachen takes a stand for clean horse sport and will not allow bute
CHIO Aachen, one of the most prestigious events in the horse sport calendar, is the first to take a stand against the International Equestrian Federation’s new policy of allowing bute in competition
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Online petition fights FEI decision to let horses compete on bute
A petition set up this morning to fight the International Equestrian Federation’s (FEI) decision to allow horses to compete on bute and five other controversial drugs is gathering strength
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FEI president Princess Haya refuses to allow a re-vote on bute
Calls from Britain and Ireland for a re-vote on the decision to allow bute in competition have been dismissed
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FEI vice president publicly slams decision to allow bute in sport
Sven Holmberg warns FEI general assembly allowing bute "cuts the legs of the clean sport programme" and says media reaction will eclipse recent rollkur row
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Bute will be allowed in horse sport throughout the world
Shock and dismay as national equestrian federations vote to adopt the "progressive list" allowing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in competition
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Battle lines are drawn in Copenhagen: general assembly blog
The atmosphere here this morning is tense, as the FEI general assembly gets underway
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Clare Balding to present FEI Awards in Copenhagen
BBC sports broadcaster Clare Balding is to present the FEI Awards at a ceremony in Copenhagen tomorrow (Thursday 19 November)
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Fireworks in Copenhagen: FEI general assembly blog
There’s an interesting undercurrent at the FEI general assembly, taking place this week in Copenhagen
