Disabled rider wins case against sports body

A VISUALLY-IMPAIRED athlete who was refused permission to bring her guide dog to an event, yesterday won a court case against a sports body for people with disabilities.

The sports body, Para Equestrian Ireland (PEI), was found to have victimised Joan Salmon. The victimisation began after PEI refused to allow Joan Salmon bring her guide dog, Smudge, to an event in Scotland in 2001.

Ms Salmon has since been prevented from competing internationally including the Para Olympics and the World Championships.