Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Law Volume 2 | Issue 1 Article 4 2009 Horse Sense and High Competition: Procedural Concerns in Equestrian Doping Arbitration Holly Rudolph Follow this and additional works at: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/kjeanrl Part of the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Commons Right click to open a feedback form in a new tab to let us know how this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Rudolph, Holly (2009) "Horse Sense and High Competition: Procedural Concerns in Equestrian Doping Arbitration," Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Law: Vol. 2 : Iss. 1 , Article 4. Available at: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/kjeanrl/vol2/iss1/4 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Law Journals at UKnowledge. It has been accepted for inclusion in Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Law by an authorized editor of UKnowledge. For more information, please contact
[email protected]. HORSE SENSE AND HIGH COMPETITION: PROCEDURAL CONCERNS IN EQUESTRIAN DOPING ARBITRATION HOLLY RUDOLPH* Rodrigo Pessoa, the world-famous Brazilian show jumper, enjoys a list of sponsors including Rolex, AMG, and Modt Chandon.' Pessoa's endorsed products, including bits, blankets, and saddles, are priced from $22.90 for gullet plates to $2,099 for saddles. 2 Anky van Grunsven, the Dutch dressage champion, lists nine sponsors 3 and endorses products retailing for 4.99C ($6.00) for scarves4 to 1,799C ($2,699) for saddles.5 With sponsorships from the likes of Rolex and Volkswagen on the line, the tension between doing whatever it takes to win and ensuring a clean victory can stretch any competitor to the breaking point.