Equestrian
Embattled Olympic sport hit with legal action over ‘cyberattack’
Strife-torn Equestrian Australia is being sued by its former digital services provider amid a bid to boot out members of the board.
- Chris Barrett
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Troubled Olympic sport risks losing millions in funds as Sandpapergate investigator brought in
The Australian Sports Commission has indicated it will pull its $6 million backing of Equestrian Australia if a proposed change to its constitution is approved.
- Chris Barrett
Sydney mayor to hand over reins of Olympic sport after turmoil
Australia has a proud history in equestrian events, boasting the country’s most experienced Olympian and winning six gold medals, but it has been plagued by unrest.
- Chris Barrett
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Scoring feud, intimidation claim engulfs Olympics’ most expensive sport
Dressage is noted for its gracefulness, but governing body Equestrian Australia has been embroiled in a bitter dispute over one of its most prestigious titles.
- Chris Barrett
‘Savage’: Video shows former Australian Olympian whipping horse 42 times
Equestrian Australia is investigating confronting footage of Beijing Olympian Heath Ryan repeatedly whipping a horse in his possession.
- Kayla Olaya
‘I see you. I hear you’: How Warwick Schiller ‘reads’ the equine mind
The Australian-born trainer attracts a global following for his ability to understand horses – and one chestnut gelding taught him how.
- Candida Baker
The mankini that nearly derailed an Olympic campaign is back – with a twist
Shane Rose went viral when he donned the skimpy swimsuit at last year’s Wallaby Hill Extravaganza. This year, he’s passing the Borat-inspired baton to a fellow Olympian.
- Billie Eder
RNA fights back as Toowoomba makes bid to host Olympic sport
The RNA Showgrounds has launched its bid to prevent Toowoomba claiming hosting rights for Olympic equestrian events in 2032, after the Darling Downs city formally sought an upgrade of its showgrounds.
- Cameron Atfield
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Did Snoop Dogg just save an Olympic sport from itself? Sort of
Equestrian events have been engulfed in a major welfare controversy during the Olympics, but an unlikely advocate for the sport could help it turn a corner.
- Zoya Patel
