In line with recommendations from the International Olympic Committee, the FEI announced on March 2 that both countries would be unable to participate in its events until further notice, effective from March 6.
A three-member International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Tribunal panel has dismissed an appeal from the Federation of Equestrian Sports of Russia (FESR) against the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, horses and officials from FEI events.