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FEI Suspends 5* FEI Dressage Judge

The FEI yesterday informed Danish Dressage Judge Leif Törnblad of his temporary suspension, effective immediately, for the remainder of 2017 due to his breach of Article 2 of the Codex for FEI Dressage Judges. The Codex states: “A Judge must avoid any actual or perceived conflict of interest. A judge must have a neutral, independent […]
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IJRC Against Pay for Play

In advance of the FEI’s General Assembly to be held November 18-21 in Montevideo, Uruguay, the International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) has issued a reminder that their members voted unanimously in support of resolutions affecting world show jumping rankings. The proposal specifically addresses the FEI’s MoU with GCT/GCL which allows riders to earn world ranking […]
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Germany Might be Stripped of Silver Medal

The FEI has informed the German Equestrian Federation of a positive drug test from the FEI European Eventing Championship in Strzegom, Poland. Julia Krajewski’s horse Samourai du Thot tested positive for Firocoxib which has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect and is a Controlled Medication Substance, but is not a Banned substance (doping) under the FEI’s Equine […]
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Hunter/Jumpers Now Qualify For Youth Mentor Program

In its third year, the Canadian Youth Equestrian Mentorship Program is expanding to provide the same opportunities to hunter/jumper riders as initially offered to young dressage riders. Organized by Canadian Dressage Team member Jill Irving, the Canadian Youth Equestrian Mentorship Program is designed to inspire Canadian equestrians between the ages of 16 and 21 by […]