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Australian Olympian banned for ‘bringing sport into disrepute’

The FEI said a leaked video showed Ryan whipping a six-year-old stallion at least 41 times and fined him 3,000 Swiss francs.

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

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Aussie Olympian hit with fresh ban after serious conduct breach

The governing body has just issued a statement on the matter after concluding a lengthy investigation.

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Olympian banned after horse abuse video investigation

Former Australian Olympic dressage rider Heath Ryan has copped a lengthy ban from the international equestrian association (FEI)...

·Canberra, Australia
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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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