Relief as ingredient won’t be banned in competition

Keeping sport clean is essential, but inadvertent positive results can happen given the sensitivity of modern tests. BETA chief executive Claire Williams explains how the NOPS code helps both manufacturers and competitors

There are calls for lighter sanctions if a horse has been marked in minor fashion, by accidental means

The international eventing rules are undergoing a full revision this year with a range of suggestions on the table

The change aims to support more balanced progression in horse and rider education

It’s not all fun and games when the days lengthen. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS outlines how to help your horse through summer’s challenges

Hair-testing and new protocols for equine collapse have been introduced, after reports of horses’ being given barbiturates to calm them for competitions