Irish rider Denis Lynch was officially disqualified Friday from the Beijing Olympics equestrian events for a positive drug test on his horse.
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) also suspended the 32-year-old Lynch from competing in the sport for three months.
The ban runs out Nov. 21 after taking effect from the day Lynch was provisionally suspended from the Games.
His horse Lantinus tested positive for capsaicin, a banned pain relieving medication derived from chili peppers.
Lynch and Lantinus finished tied for seventh in qualifying in the individual jumping class but were prevented from taking part in the final, which was held in Hong Kong.
The governing body ordered him to pay 3,750 Swiss francs (US$3,300, €2,460) as a fine and legal costs.
Lynch has 30 days to appeal the verdict at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
source: iht.com
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