Amy Tyron is a professional rider with many
years of experience and training. Her horse had been first in dressage and
unfortunately her horse stumbled and was lame just before the last jump.
It appears from the video that the desire to win took over her judgement as she
pushed the horse foreward. (like some endurance riders have done) . Even
intermediate level riders can tell when their horse stumbles and is lame, much
less 3 legged lame.. Who would want her riding their horse if she
cannot tell the difference. I am appauled over this incident and the total
disregard for the welfare of the horse. And I am really disappointed that
David O'Connor said it was possible for the rider to not know that this
occurred. I suspect that high level eventing is riddled with politics and
just as "dirty" a sport as many professional sports
are.
