No positive tests for HSI

Horse Sport Ireland has confirmed that all horses ridden by Irish
riders from which samples were taken for drug and medication testing in 2009 were negative.

In total 107 horses and ponies were tested by the international
governing body, the FEI, during international competition in 2009 and all returned negative.

The horses are mainly show jumpers but also included were some
eventers, dressage and endurance horses.

Horse Sport Ireland Chairman Joe Walsh said that the results were as they should be and that it was a top priority for Horse Sport Ireland to try and ensure that no Irish riders had positive tests in international competition.