Showjumper’s horse tests positive for banned substances

A leading Irish showjumper has confirmed that her horse tested positive for banned substances during a recent event in Canada.

Showjumper’s horse tests positive for banned substances

A leading Irish showjumper has confirmed that her horse tested positive for banned substances during a recent event in Canada.

Jessica Kurten said traces of caffeine and theophylline were detected in a sample taken from her horse, Libertina, at the annual Spruce Lodge event last September.

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