Olympian Heath Ryan banned 18 months for whipping horse 41 times
A tribunal at the world equestrian federation found the 68-year-old assistant Olympic coach broke rules. He used a whip aggressively. He was banned for 18 months, unable to return until December.
Why it mattersInternational sports bodies enforce animal welfare rules the same way. This applies even to experienced coaches.
AustraliaAustralian equestrian sport faces scrutiny as top-level coaches are held accountable for animal welfare breaches by global authorities.
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