The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) released the following information in regard to the four horses that tested positive to prohibited medications at the 2008 Olympic Games.


“Below are some clarifications on the procedure that will be followed in relation to the positive doping/medication cases at the 2008 Olympic Games unveiled by the FEI on 21 August 2008.


“The process will follow the Accelerated Medication Control Procedure during and after the 2008 Olympic Games, which is part of the FEI Regulations for Equestrian events at the 2008 Olympic Games (Annex G), available on FEI Olympic Web site.


“Further to that procedure, B tests commence within 2 days of notification of the positive A results

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