U.S. Dressage Horse Pops Test

From the Associated Press:

The United States has been disqualified from its fourth-place finish in the Olympic team dressage event for a positive drug test.

The International Equestrian Federation says rider Courtney King's horse Mythilus tested positive for a banned substance that is used as an anti-inflammatory pain reliever.

King's teammates were Steffen Peters, riding Ravel, and Debbie McDonald on Brentina. King also loses her 13th place in the individual dressage. She received a one-month ban already served since she was suspended during the Beijing Games.

The penalties were imposed Monday after a Sept. 7 hearing.

By Tracee Hamilton  |  September 22, 2008; 12:40 PM ET  | Category:  Equestrian
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