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Blood rule rules out Daniel Meechs

Daniel Meech, a rider competing for New Zealand at the Games, was disqualified after blood was found on the flank of his horse Cinca 3 (by Casall). 

He was eliminated based on article 241.30: "Elimination under this article means that there was no intention to injure the horse but there are rules to protect the welfare of the participating horses".


Source: FEI


Photo: Libby Law

He was eliminated based on article 241.30: "Elimination under this article means that there was no intention to injure the horse but there are rules to protect the welfare of the participating horses".


Source: FEI


Photo: Libby Law

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