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Australian Olympian Banned for ‘Bringing Sport Into Disrepute’

The tribunal found he struck a six-year-old stallion at least 41 times and said the conduct breached horse-welfare rules.

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Heath Ryan claimed he saved horse from knackery, but international panel found 41 strikes were abuse.

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Last year, a video went viral that appeared to show equestrian star Heath Ryan repeatedly whipping his horse. Following an investigation, the International Equestrian Federation is taking action. Now, the federation is banning Ryan for 18 months.

·Stockholm, Sweden
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A video featuring Australian dressage star Heath Ryan sparked outrage in equestrian sports. Now the FEI has made its final decision.

·Copenhagen, Denmark
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Australian Olympian banned for ‘bringing sport into disrepute’

Heath Ryan has been suspended for 18 months by equestrian’s international federation for animal abuse after an investigation into footage of him whipping a horse.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
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