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Rider's 10-year ban for electric spurs is upheld

THE decision to ban top US rider Andy Kocher for 10 years, for prolonged use of electric spurs has been upheld.

In 2021, the FEI Tribunal ruled that the showjumper be suspended, fined CHF 10,000 (£9,051) and ordered to pay CHF 7,500 costs. Andy said he would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

CAS has

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