Equestrian Body Lifts Sir Lee Pearson's Suspension

British Equestrian and British Dressage person lifted 14-time Paralympics golden medallist Sir Lee Pearson's suspension aft an soul investigation into his conduct.

Pearson did not return portion astatine nan 2024 Paralympic Games successful Paris but is now free to compete internationally aft his rank was reinstated.

"With contiguous effect, Sir Lee will return to nan British Equestrian World Class Programme and his rank of British Dressage is afloat reinstated which enables him to compete and coach nationally and internationally," a connection from British Equestrian read.

The 51-year-old is Britain's third-most successful Paralympian pinch 14 golden medals, only bettered by cyclist Dame Sarah Storey and swimmer Mike Kenny.

Pearson, a Great Britain flagbearer astatine Rio 2016, had stated his desire to compete astatine nan Los Angeles Olympics successful 2028, thing ParalympicsGB said it was unfastened to successful a connection released past year.

"Lee has publically stated he did not activity to suffice for Paris 2024 for individual reasons," it read.

"This is simply a matter for him and British Equestrian and successful nary measurement detracts from his past achievements aliases anticipation that he whitethorn activity to suffice for early Paralympic Games."

Pearson's suspension was successful spot earlier a four-strong British para equestrian squad was named for nan Paris Olympics past year. He had not competed since March 2023 and truthful was not eligible for selection.

His suspension was not connected successful immoderate measurement to equine welfare.