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India's equestrian team for the Asian Games has been weakened after 'Bolivar Geo Grano' contracted an infection, forcing the horse and rider, Captain Ahan Kumar, to withdraw due to insufficient time for replacements.
The confirmation of glanders has led to strict restrictions on horse riding and mandatory health screenings for all recreational horses across Chennai.
The horse, a 4.5-year-old male, suffered grave injuries, including multiple fractures.
The directive was issued based on the Principal Agriculture Officer’s report and per Section 13 of the Kerala Paddy Land and Wetland Conservation Act, 2008.
Concerns rose against the horse race training centre and stud farm at Chekadi after it was cited that wastewater from the stud farm contaminates water sources from the forests, which flow towards the paddy fields.
Riding her 12-year-old mare, Petra del Rey, Nida completed the 160 km course in just 10 hours and 23 minutes.
Nida is the first Indian woman to represent India at the FEI Endurance World Championship.
The horses are scheduled to reach the Palace of Versailles for their Olympic check-in on Wednesday.
The bond between Kaveri and her owner Mohammed Shimil has struck a chord with animal lovers, chronicled through brief videos on YouTube and Instagram.
The event drew 30,000 fans who celebrated the return of the 36-year-old midfielder, who joined the club last month.
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