Another Irish equine tests positive

THE International Equestrian Federation (FEI) confirmed yesterday that a third Irish equine tested positive for a banned substance last year.

It is understood that problems with the paperwork and identifying the “person responsible” for the animal led to a delay in processing the case, which has not been completed.

An FEI spokesperson said the A sample taken from the animal had tested positive and, after a request for an extension was granted, the testing of the B sample had begun. “We are now waiting for the results of the B sample.”