Competition ban for rider who hit his horse with a bottle

An endurance rider who used a bottle to “aggressively” beat his slowing horse has been suspended for six months by the FEI.

The FEI Tribunal found that the actions of UAE rider Ali Mohd Ali Al Hosani constituted abuse of LCE Corleone during the Sheikh Mohammed Cup CEI 160km ride in Dubai on 4 January.

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Article written by: Eleanor Jones