Arbitrator says decision not to field an Olympic dressage team was fair; setbacks for Italy and the Netherlands thanks to paperwork errors.

A hearing earlier this week appeared to give Rawlins and Connor their Tokyo chance - but Horse Sport Ireland says it doesn’t.

A hearing on Monday decided that Rawlins and Connor should have their Tokyo chance ‒ if last-minute slots become available in dressage.

Ireland secured its first-ever Olympic team dressage place but has decided not to take it up because “key” riders are unavailable.