Rider protection as more contamination confirmed
GOVERNING bodies are taking steps to protect riders as more equestrian feed companies have been affected by contamination by the banned substance zilpaterol.
France Galop announced on 2 October that an investigation had been launched after five horses tested positive for the substance, with the “common denominator” pointing to products marketed under Gain Equine Nutrition (news 8 October). Last week, the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA)
