Doping taskforce to target show jumping horses

A global anti-doping task-force is to be set up to combat substance abuse in show jumping horses, it emerged today.

Doping taskforce to target show jumping horses
Wed, 17 Nov, 2004 - 14:23

A global anti-doping task-force is to be set up to combat substance abuse in show jumping horses, it emerged today.

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) said drastic action was needed after four Olympic Gold medal winning horses tested positive for banned drugs, including one ridden by Irish hero Cian O’Connor.

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