Horse whipping is painful and cruel. The latest incident shows why it should be banned
- Written by Anne Quain, Senior Lecturer, Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesLast week, the peak body for equestrian sport in Australia suspended a prominent member after footage allegedly depicted Australian Olympic dressage rider Heath Ryan whipping a horse more than 40 times.
Ryan confirmed he was the rider in the footage, which was reportedly taken about two years ago.
He explained the horse,...
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