Olympics 2008: Dressage
Editor’s Note: What’s Fair in FEI Drug Testing?
In the December '08 issue of Practical Horseman magazine, Managing Editor Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore discusses the fairness of the FEI's "zero tolerance" drug policy. | MORE
Analysis of the 2008 Olympic Dressage Freestyles
A freestyle choreographer and reporter gives insight on the 2008 Olympic dressage freestyle tests. | MORE
Harmony’s Mythilus Tests Positive for Felbinac
Courtney King-Dye's Olympic dressage mount Harmony's Mythilus has tested positive for the banned substance felbinac. Also, the initial positive findings of capsaicin have been confirmed in four show jumping horses. | MORE
Photo Gallery: 2008 Olympic Dressage
A collection of photos from the 2008 Olympic team and individual dressage competition in Hong Kong. | MORE
Van Grunsven Wins 3rd Gold; Peters Fourth in Olympic Individual Dressage
The Netherlands' Anky van Grunsven wins her third individual dressage Olympic gold medal in a row, while America's Steffen Peters just barely misses his chance for a bronze. | MORE
Isabell Werth Leads, Steffen Peters Fourth in Olympic Grand Prix Special
Isabell Werth takes the lead in the Grand Prix Special while Steffen Peters' performance puts him fourth going into the 2008 Olympic dressage freestyle and in the running for an individual medal. | MORE
Brentina Given Clean Bill of Health after Uncharacteristic Performance at 2008 Olympic Games
The morning after the grand prix, U.S. team veterinarian Dr. Rick Mitchell gave Brentina a thorough exam and pronounced her fit, as he had just before she went into the warm-up for the competition. | MORE
Germany Wins Gold in Olympic Team Dressage; U.S. Finishes Fourth
The Germans hold onto their gold medal dominance, while the Danes bring home their first equestrian team medal, finishing third in the 2008 Olympic dressage competition. | MORE
Germany’s Kemmer Leads After First Individual Grand Prix Dressage Qualifier
After the first day of Olympic grand prix dressage, Heike Kemmer leads, while America's Courtney King-Dye stands fourth. | MORE
Morse Withdraws Kingston; Barisone and Neruda Traveling Alternate for U.S. Olympic Dressage Team
Michael Barisone and Neruda will replace Leslie Morse and Kingston as traveling alternates for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team. | MORE
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