Dressage and eventing rider handed 18-month suspension by FEIVideo appearing to show Ryan whipping a horse emerged last yearAustralian Olympian Heath Ryan has been suspended for 18 months and fined by equestrians global governing body following an investigation into allegations of horse abuse.The dressage and eventing rider had already been suspended by Equestrian Australia last year after a video appearing to show Ryan whipping a horse repeatedly surfaced on social media.
Australian Olympian Heath Ryan banned after alleged horse abuse investigation
The Guardian - 29 Aug 2026 06:03
Dressage and eventing rider handed 18-month suspension by FEIVideo appearing to show Ryan whipping a horse emerged last yearAustralian Olympian Heath Ryan has been suspended for 18 months and fined by equestrians global governing body following an investigation into allegations of horse abuse.The dressage and eventing rider had already been suspended by Equestrian Australia last year after a video appearing to show Ryan whipping a horse repeatedly surfaced on social media.
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