Olympia champion disqualified in 'make-up' row

An Olympia showing champion has been disqualified after chalk was classed as make-up in a controversial decision.

Lucy Ashworth's 19-year-old gelding Randal IV was crowned winner of the Senior Showing and Dressage Ltd (SSADL) in hand championship at Olympia, the London International Horse Show on Friday (15 December).

But hours after the class had finished, he was disqualified and stripped of the title after officials ruled the chalk on his legs counted as make-up despite competitors' being advised chalk was permitted provided it was not used in excessive amounts.

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Article written by: Lucy Elder