Doping

Accidental contamination rules under review as riders ‘live in fear’ *H&H Plus*

Record FEI ban for rider of ‘nerve-blocked’ horse who suffered horrific fracture

Record fine for rider whose horses tested positive for arsenic *H&H Plus*

Dope-testing on the up in ‘high-risk’ competition areas *H&H Plus*

After eight endurance cases were heard by the FEI Tribunal in one month, the FEI’s risk-based strategic approach to dope-testing appears to be paying off

Vets trace unexpected source of banned substance aminorex *H&H Plus*

Peter Green MRCVS shares important news that may explain why some horses have been testing positive for aminorex

Tokyo team showjumping line-up in the balance as further positive drug tests revealed

Should the positive drug tests lead to disqualification, a different nation will take the Tokyo team spot

Russia banned from major sporting events after doping scandal: FEI responds *H&H Plus*

Russian riders will not be allowed to compete under their nation’s flag at Tokyo 2020 as a result of a ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency

Urgent calls for action to reduce contamination risks at shows

FEI looking to introduce dope testing outside competition *H&H Plus*

News from the recent FEI general assembly includes the latest clean sport initiatives and wearing protective helmets when mounted to become compulsory

Showing world acts on first positive bromide case *H&H Plus*

The British Show Horse Association was ‘disappointed’ with the low penalty imposed by the independent tribunal

Hay blamed for two positive drug tests at international show

Trainer and rider suspended for two years after positive drug test at British endurance ride

‘A devastating lesson’ – amateur urges others to wise up on timings after losing Hickstead title due to positive drugs test *H&H VIP*

Awesome Freddie, who was crowned RoR champion at Hickstead in June, has been stripped of the title

Trainer fined £2,000 after human hair product causes positive dope tests

The trainer was fined after two horses tested positive for minoxidil — it is believed they came into contact with it through accidental contamination

Showing producer urges others to ‘learn from my error’ after positive dope test

The results of two hearings held by the Retraining of Racehorses disciplinary panel (27 November) have been released

BETA NOPS: what is it and why does it matter to you and your horse?

Find out everything you need to know about this key scheme in the world of horse feeds and supplements

WEG horses found with controlled substances face FEI tribunal

Controlled medication positives at WEG are not eligible for the FEI fast-track procedure so both cases will be heard by the FEI Tribunal.

Competition riders left uncertain after racing world told to stop using Regumate

Concerns are rising as to whether competition riders should continue to use Regumate or not...

British rider bore ‘no significant fault or negligence’ for positive drug test

The rider has been suspended from competition for 17 months and fined 3,000 CHF (£2,346)

Human sewage to blame for horse’s positive dope test

The horse’s rider has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the contamination case