Oliver Townend whip abuse continues

[CharlotteGirl]

I wasn’t aware of a second case. Just the one that happened around 2014.

Thank you.

[McGurk]

Poor horse

[Blugal]

@Mander

Can a lawyer chime in

I am a lawyer

I don’t practice in this area, but I think it would be the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The claims would be carefully considered by legal counsel.

I think you only need to look at the Larry Glefke doping case to understand how a prolific offender can win a court case.

[jumpsnake]

I emailed MacWet and got this reply:

Many thanks for your email and we have also seen the footage which is
appalling and we are dealing with the matter. Oliver was rather silly to be
seen on world wide TV performing these unacceptable actions. Action will be
taken.

So I’m glad to see that.

[EADoug]

@jumpsnake

Oliver was rather silly to be
seen on world wide TV performing these unacceptable actions

Not sure if silly is the right word. Brazen? It really speaks to how acceptable he feels it is to ride like this. We all know this is a window into what his home training styles are like.

[hoopoe]

yes the expression “when people show you what they really are”

[Jealoushe]

3 entered at Luhmuhlen. Best be on his best behaviour!

[endlessclimb]

@jumpsnake

Oliver was rather silly to be
seen on world wide TV performing these unacceptable actions.

… “but if he does this at home, that’s probably fine.”

What a disgusting person.

[AskMyAccountant.17]

I was glad to see some of the U.S. pro riders jointly issue a statement through the ERA of NA, seemingly in reference to this event as it was posted right after. The group is made up of some our most prominent riders, and while the group may/may not have governing power to say "It only takes one person’s poor horsemanship to ruin the reputation of all Eventing professionals in the public’s eye. If you see something, say something. Don’t be afraid to take concerns to event officials, the competition Rider Rep, or an ERAofNA member. " I like that

[BWP]

Well he piloted 6 in the international classes at Floors last Friday, taking 1st, 2nd AND 3rd in the 2* and two top 10 placings in the 3*, all without issue AFAIK.

ETA is there no limit to how many XC rounds a rider can do in a single day FEI? It’s 5 for national classes here.

[WavyRider]

Lauren Nicholson is a class act. I got to meet her at LRK3DE this year and she was a delight. It was a shame she didn’t get to run xc, but she posted saying that she scratched Patty because he didn’t feel right and that just makes me respect her even more.