Two-time Olympic equestrian champion, New Zealander Mark Todd, 65, has been suspended by the British Racing Horse Authority after he was filmed assaulting a horse during a training session. He now works as an instructor.
In the video, which circulated on social media over the weekend, Todd appears hitting the animal with a branch, forcing it into the water to perform a jump.
Gold medalist in Los Angeles-1984 and Seoul-1988 in the individual and owner of three bronzes (two for teams and one individual), the New Zealander is provisionally barred from racing horses both in Britain and internationally until the investigations are completed. .
“The trainer admitted that the individual involved in the video was him, apologized for his actions and agreed to the imposition of a provisional suspension. The BHA will provide further updates as needed in due course. , although it cannot comment on the details of the investigation itself until it is completed,” it said.
Todd, who won the title of Sir from the British crown for his achievements in the sport, publicly apologized.
“I sincerely apologize to the horse and everyone involved for my actions in this video,” said the rider.
“One of the main things I preach is to establish a mutual respect between horse and rider, and that patience and kindness is the best way to get results. I believe this is one of the main attributes, along with a great empathy with animals, that allowed me to have a long and successful career in equestrianism. I am very disappointed in myself for not joining in this case.”
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