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 'zero tolerance' drug policy.
Olympics 2008
On the Rail: Do the FEI Drug Testing Rules Need to Change?
The 'mysterious' positive drug test of Courtney King-Dye's Olympic dressage mount, Harmony's Mythilus, which resulted in elimination for the U.S. team in Hong Kong, raises questions about the FEI's policy.
Analysis of the 2008 Olympic Dressage Freestyles
A freestyle choreographer and reporter gives insight on the 2008 Olympic dressage freestyle tests.
Pessoa's Olympic Horse Tests Positive for Nonivamide
Brazilian Rodrigo Pessoa's 2008 Olympic mount, Rufus, has tested positive in both his A and B sample for the prohibited substance nonivamide.
On the Rail: U.S. Olympics Report Card
What can the U.S. do to get straight A's in that next whopper of a competition, the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington?
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.
Photo Gallery: 2008 Olympic Show Jumping
A look at the riders and horses in the 2008 Olympic show jumping competition, and the medal ceremonies that followed.
North America Dominates Olympic Show Jumping Again
Canada's Eric Lamaze wins Olympic individual show jumping gold, as Sweden's Rolf-Goran Bengtsson takes silver. America's Beezie Madden beats out seven other top riders in a jump-off for bronze.
Four Olympic Jumping Horses Test Positive for Capsaicin
Four riders will not compete in the individual Olympic jumping competition because their horses tested positive for capsaicin.
Photo Gallery: 2008 Olympic Dressage
A collection of photos from the 2008 Olympic team and individual dressage competition in Hong Kong.
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.
U.S. Show Jumpers Win Olympic Team Gold
The U.S. show jumpers put in three perfect trips in a jump-off to win the Olympic team gold medal.
U.S., Switzerland Tied After Day 1 of Olympic Nations' Cup Jumping
The U.S. is tied for the lead with Switzerland after Day 1 of the Olympic Nations' Cup, and the USA's McLain Ward is tied with Canada's Eric Lamaze for first place in the individual medal race.
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.
U.S. First After Initial Olympic Jumping Test
Three of the U.S. Olympic show jumping team's four riders go clean to finish first in the initial competition.
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.
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.
Photo Gallery: 2008 Olympic Three-Day Eventing
A look at the riders and horses in the 2008 Olympic eventing competition, and the medal ceremonies that followed.
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.
Germany Wins Olympic Eventing Gold; Miles Takes Individual Silver
America's Gina Miles provides a silver lining to the U.S. by earning individual silver in the Olympic eventing competition. Germany wins gold in team and individual.
U.S. Eventers Drop to Seventh After Cross-Country
The U.S. Olympic eventing team drops from third to seventh after cross-country day in Hong Kong, as Germany moves into first.
Australia Leads, U.S. Eventers Third After Final Day of Dressage
After the final day of dressage, the U.S. Olympic eventing team is third behind Australia and Great Britain going into cross-country.
U.S. Eventers Second After Day 1 of Dressage
The U.S. eventing team stands in second after the first day of dressage at the 2008 Olympic Games as Gina Miles and McKinlaigh turn in their personal best.
U.S. Eventing Horses Pass First Inspection
After moments of suspense for Great Britain's William Fox-Pitt and the USA's Phillip Dutton, all but two eventing horses pass the first inspection before the 2008 Olympic Games.
