Statement by Equestrian Australia Regarding Positive Banned Substance Test for Clifton Pinot

Equestrian Australia (EA) has received notification from the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) confirming the B sample taken from Clifton Pinot, ridden by Kevin McNab at the 2013 Burghley International Horse Trials, has tested positive for the banned substance Reserpine. 

In accordance with FEI processes Kevin must now provide a written explanation to the FEI. EA has spoken to Kevin who is now considering his options.

Kevin has been provisionally suspended from international and national competitions since his horse Clifton Pinot returned a positive A sample finding for Reserpine following routine testing conducted under the FEI Clean Sport program at the 2013 Burghley International Horse Trials. 

EA treats any breaches of doping and medication control seriously and has fully adopted and endorsed the FEI and ASADA anti-doping policies and procedures in this regard.

As the case is ongoing, Equestrian Australia cannot make any further comment at this time.

Grant Baldock, CEO, Equestrian Australia