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

Questions over the status of a corporate owner mean that Israel’s first-ever Olympic jumping team must manage without its anchor rider.

Charlotte Dujardin has chosen a horse with limited ring experience for her dressage title defence in Tokyo.

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.

Covid mitigation measures may complicate heat stress management in horses, plus calls for future Olympics to be moved to later in the year.

Yet another tragedy has befallen the beleaguered athlete, this time the death of his 4* horse at the final fence of a qualifier in Australia.

Difficulty obtaining a ‘confirmation result’ means that some countries could yet drop out, opening the door for Canada.

Lamaze cites his personal health as a primary reason for his decision along with Tokyo's currently state of emergency.