Equestrian’s governing body has issued a warning to Brazilian rider Carlos Parro for potentially causing “unnecessary discomfort” to his horse Safira after receiving evidence from an animal rights group.
Brazil’s Carlos Parro s and his horse Safira during the Equestrian Eventing Dressage competition, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Versailles, France. Brazil’s Carlos Parro s and his horse Safira during the Equestrian Eventing Dressage competition, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Versailles, France.
The Federation for Equestrian Sports received a letter and photos that were sent to its president, Ingmar De Vos, from animal rights group PETA on Friday. One photo shows Parro hyper-flexing Safira’s neck in a prohibited movement called “Rollkur” — whereby the horse’s breathing is compromised. “The FEI Officials have issued a yellow warning card as the action of the athlete could have caused unnecessary discomfort to the horse. Additionally, the Ground Jury has directly addressed the situation with the athlete and the chef d’Equipe of Brazil,” the FEI said in a statement. “The FEI Stewards are aware of this incident and will be vigilant at all times for any behavior that is not in line with horse welfare and are prepared to take immediate action if such behavior occurs.
PETA’s letter, which was shared with The Associated Press, said “Rollkur” also damages the horse’s spine and leads to long-term health issues.Simone Biles is leading the charge of older gymnasts at the Olympics who are redefining their sport“The pain this horse must be enduring is almost unimaginable,” PETA said. “The public is unlikely to accept this, as illustrated by the mass outrage over the Charlotte Dujardin abuse video.
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