Alex Hua Tian in “total shock” over controlled meds positive; questions remain why FEI took 3 months to reallocate the Paris eventing spot to Japan.

Day one focussed on footing and the Grand Canal pontoon test, while day two looked at the venue, logistics in the lead-up to Paris 2024.

A hot battle ensued between three central European nations as opportunities narrow for those seeking Olympic team qualification.

Time schedules, maps, course designer details, facility layouts, warmup areas, horse transport, test events and other topics were discussed.

Cost-cutting measures and 'difficult' works on the historic Versailles site are believed to account for the Parisians’ approach.

Michael Payne: "I have watched with dismay, frankly with utter disbelief, as certain groups try to defend their equestrian interests.”

The search has begun for Team Canada’s next TA/chef d’équipe to lead our high-performance athletes to success at Paris 2024.

Over 80% of member nations vote to find new fifth discipline as UIPM congress flags up the danger of using tradition to defend your sport.

Moves are afoot to limit voting rights of countries that will never qualify a rider for the Olympics, but far too late to help those who favour teams of four.

The FEI president confirmed there would be a preliminary vote on teams of three or four prior to a vote on the qualification system.