‘Deep Heat’ horse product to blame for ban, claim HSI

An equestrian version of the popular 'Deep Heat' product commonly used by athletes is to blame for the suspension of Irish Olympic rider Denis Lynch's horse Lantinus, Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has claimed today.

HSI was informed by the world equestrian governing body, the FEI, that Lantinus had tested positive for a banned substance and that as a result he would be suspended from taking part in tonight's Olympic show jumping final.