SJAI getting tough in bid to prevent abuse of horses

THE Show Jumping Association of Ireland (SJAI) plans to set up a stewarding system at shows to “deter any misdemeanours which may cast a slur upon the sport”.

According to a statement this week, the SJAI is to “establish a well-trained and knowledgeable team of officials whose responsibility will be to supervise and monitor the conduct of the management of horses and ponies competing at SJAI authorised events.”

The statement points out that “a number of malpractices have occurred recently in equestrian activities which have given rise to much adverse press coverage.”