A JURY has found Sligo international showjumping rider Michael Kearins guilty by a majority verdict of deceit in relation to the sale of a skewbald pony to a family who said the wrong animal had been delivered to them.

On the fifth day of the trial, and after deliberating for six hours and 53 minutes, the jury at Sligo Circuit Court today (Monday) convicted Michael Kearins (36) of Knockbeg, Collooney, Co Sligo, by a majority of 10-2.