The United States Equestrian Federation recessed from its Annual Meeting in Lexington, KY (January 13 – 16, 2016) with the announcement that after a hard look inward in the wake of a tumultuous year, it would be employing sport-changing initiatives to better align its values with those of its membership. Demands that the USEF reform […]
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FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez has today, December 24th, 2015 voiced her full support for the actions of FEI Officials at London Olympia on Monday night (21 December) when Irish rider Bertram Allen was disqualified [from the Olympia Grand Prix] after blood was found on the flank of his horse, Quiet Easy. “I have absolutely […]
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Ireland’s Bertram Allen commented that he was humbled and amazed by the sweeping tide of support he’s received in the wake of his controversial disqualification from the Olympia Grand Prix on Sunday, December 21st. Not for the first time this year, calls are being made for a re-examination of FEI practices. Stewards at Olympia ruled that Allen […]
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The USEF Board of Directors recently approved a rule change, which expands the range of responsible parties for violations of the USEF’s Drugs and Medications rules. Beginning December 1, 2015, the rule will include additional categories of individuals who are responsible and accountable parties, which are defined as Persons Responsible and Support Personnel. The Trainer […]
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