SJAI vow to follow through on Cavan show sanctions

THE Show Jumping Association of Ireland (SJAI) yesterday vowed to follow through on its promise to sanction members and judges who participated in last Sunday’s unaffiliated show at Cavan Equestrian Centre.

Director General Patrick Cully said the association was “working through its process” that would see those who breached the SJAI rule barring participation at unaffiliated shows initially issued with a warning. Further flouting of the rule would be followed by more serious punishment.

He said: “We have reason to believe a small minority of officials and members did participate, but I stress this needs to be clarified. We are currently working through identifying what members participated.”