article_snippet: The United Arab Emirates have been suspended by the International Equestrian Federation  indefinitely over horse welfare and rule infringements in endurance events.
article_snippet: Under the ban UAE riders will not be allowed to compete for UAE riders country in any international events, although UAE riders will be allowed to compete under an FEI flag in non-endurance disciplines outside of The United Arab Emirates.
article_snippet: There has been growing concern over the treatment of endurance horses in the UAE and the world body recently stepped in to remove two endurance events in UAE from the winter season.
article_snippet: The International Equestrian Federation had removed the two remaining International Endurance events scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates in an emergency measure to protect horse welfare and preserve integrity.
article_snippet: Within days, Endurance Great Britain dropped a proposed blanket sponsorship from the Meydan Corporation, owned by Sheik Mohammed Al Maktoum, citing national and international pressures and sensitivities.
article_snippet: However the the FEI’s drastic move to suspend The UAE Federation' is a reflection of the seriousness of the situation within endurance. '
article_snippet: The ban could raise doubts over Dubai's suitability to host the world championships in 2016 wih the Swiss and Belgium equestrian federations threatening a boycott.
article_snippet: The UAE Federation' place in the next year's Summer Olympics in Brazil could also be in jeopardy.
article_snippet: The UAE Federation' place in the next year's Summer Olympics in Brazil has 30 days to appeal against the suspension.
highlights_snippet: Two endurance races in the UAE were cancelled after Al Reef Scandal .
  
highlights_snippet: Now the IEF have suspended UAE indefinitely .
  