Whether you are an athlete or have a pet, the golden rule with animals is to always show respect towards them.
Here is a disturbing example of what can happen when this rule is ignored.
Reports from Hippson highlighted a recent incident at a horse show jumping competition in Germany involving an Austrian rider.
The Austrian rider’s horse displayed signs of stress and discomfort, yet the rider chose to push on and complete the round despite objections from the audience. Subsequently, the jury took action by disqualifying the rider.
A video of the incident can be viewed here.
Following this incident, the rider, Bernhard Maier, faced severe backlash online, prompting the Austrian horse riding authorities to intervene.
The authorities denounced the rider’s actions as a “disgrace to the sport” and are deliberating on potential sanctions against him, as reported by Hippson.
The Austrian authorities emphasized their commitment to eradicating such riding practices, stating, “We are doing everything in our power to prevent this type of behavior.”
It’s crucial to share this story to emphasize that such mistreatment of animals is never acceptable.
